Calley
Pronunciation: [ k-AL-ee ]
Calley is a girl baby name. Ranked #22,704 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
Calley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 948 babies have been named Calley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Calley is past its peak , currently ranked #22,704 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,704
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Calley
Calley is a girl name .
Calley is currently ranked #22,704 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Calley include Cal, Cay, Calie, and Callie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Calley include Callie, Calliope, Calla, Callahan, Callaway . 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