Caleigh vs Rena

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

All Clear

Rena

Girl #2,691 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"song, joyful song"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Japanese Greek English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,691
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ren

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Caleigh Rank #2,701
Rena Rank #2,691

Rena is more popular, ranked #2691 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

Rena ___

  • Rena Marie
  • Rena Grace
  • Rena Louise
  • Rena Sofia
  • Rena Claire
  • Rena Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caleigh

Briley Finley Maebh Saoirse Declan

If you choose Rena

Leah Mara Naomi Joel Eli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caleigh or Rena more popular?

Rena is more popular, ranked #2691 compared to Caleigh at #2701 in the United States.

What do Caleigh and Rena mean?

Caleigh means "celebration, party" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Rena means "song, joyful song" (Hebrew origin).

Are Caleigh and Rena boy or girl names?

Caleigh is primarily a girl name. Rena is primarily a girl name.

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