Calleigh vs Mahala

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mahala

Girl #5,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman"

Origin: Sioux (Native American)

Cultural Roots

Native American Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,223
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maha, Hala, Mala

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Calleigh Rank #5,292
Mahala Rank #5,223

Mahala is more popular, ranked #5223 vs #5292 for Calleigh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calleigh ___

  • Calleigh Grace
  • Calleigh Marie
  • Calleigh Rose
  • Calleigh Ann
  • Calleigh Elizabeth
  • Calleigh Jane

Mahala ___

  • Mahala Rose
  • Mahala Dawn
  • Mahala June
  • Mahala Grace
  • Mahala Faye
  • Mahala Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Calleigh

Brynn Caden Declan Finley Maeve

If you choose Mahala

Tallulah Sacajawea Winona Rowena Shiloh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calleigh or Mahala more popular?

Mahala is more popular, ranked #5223 compared to Calleigh at #5292 in the United States.

What do Calleigh and Mahala mean?

Calleigh means "slender and fair" (Irish origin). Mahala means "woman" (Sioux (Native American) origin).

Are Calleigh and Mahala boy or girl names?

Calleigh is primarily a girl name. Mahala is primarily a girl name.

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