Calaiyah
Calaiyah is a girl baby name. Ranked #13,877 in the US, popular nicknames include Cal, Cay, and Calie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Calaiyah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2023.
Over 13 babies have been named Calaiyah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Calaiyah is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #13,877 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,877
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Calaiyah
Calaiyah is a girl name .
Calaiyah is currently ranked #13,877 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Calaiyah include Cal, Cay, Calie, and Calaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Calaiyah include Calani, Calayah, Calaya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis