Caleigh vs Raeya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleigh

Girl #2,701 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"celebration, party"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,701
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cay, Lee, Cale

Playground Safety Score

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Raeya

Girl #2,626 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ray of light, radiance"

Origin: English/Modern

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,626
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rae, Ray

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Caleigh Rank #2,701
Raeya Rank #2,626

Raeya is more popular, ranked #2626 vs #2701 for Caleigh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caleigh ___

  • Caleigh Ann
  • Caleigh Marie
  • Caleigh Grace
  • Caleigh Rose
  • Caleigh Jean
  • Caleigh June

Raeya ___

  • Raeya Grace
  • Raeya Marie
  • Raeya Nicole
  • Raeya Dawn
  • Raeya Jane
  • Raeya Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caleigh

Briley Finley Maebh Saoirse Declan

If you choose Raeya

Zara Mia Luna Arlo Jace

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caleigh or Raeya more popular?

Raeya is more popular, ranked #2626 compared to Caleigh at #2701 in the United States.

What do Caleigh and Raeya mean?

Caleigh means "celebration, party" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Raeya means "ray of light, radiance" (English/Modern origin).

Are Caleigh and Raeya boy or girl names?

Caleigh is primarily a girl name. Raeya is primarily a girl name.

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