Caleb vs Cia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Kalev'; possibly related to 'kelev' meaning dog, symbolizing faithfulness and loyalty; the biblical Caleb was one of the twelve spies sent to Canaan"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#49
Total SSA Count
5,766
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cale, Cal

Playground Safety Score

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Cia

Girl #13,324 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, ancient (from Celtic root)"

Origin: Welsh/Celtic

Cultural Roots

Welsh Irish Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,324
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ci

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Caleb Rank #49
Cia Rank #13,324

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #13324 for Cia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caleb ___

  • Caleb James
  • Caleb Thomas
  • Caleb Alexander
  • Caleb William
  • Caleb Owen
  • Caleb Reid

Cia ___

  • Cia Rose
  • Cia Wyn
  • Cia Bron
  • Cia Mair
  • Cia Sian
  • Cia Ffion

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caleb

Eli Noah Joshua Elijah Hannah

If you choose Cia

Seren Ffion Rhiannon Bronwyn Eirwen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caleb or Cia more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Cia at #13324 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Cia mean?

Caleb means "From Hebrew 'Kalev'; possibly related to 'kelev' meaning dog, symbolizing faithfulness and loyalty; the biblical Caleb was one of the twelve spies sent to Canaan" (Biblical origin). Cia means "pure, ancient (from Celtic root)" (Welsh/Celtic origin).

Are Caleb and Cia boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Cia is primarily a girl name.

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