Cayla vs Morrigan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cayla

Girl #3,907 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, graceful"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,907
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cay

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Popularity Comparison

Cayla Rank #3,907
Morrigan Rank #3,780

Morrigan is more popular, ranked #3780 vs #3907 for Cayla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cayla ___

  • Cayla Marie
  • Cayla Ann
  • Cayla Rose
  • Cayla Lynn
  • Cayla Grace
  • Cayla Nicole

Morrigan ___

  • Morrigan Rose
  • Morrigan Grace
  • Morrigan Isolde
  • Morrigan Faye
  • Morrigan Quinn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cayla

Jayden Kylie Hayden Makayla Tyler

If you choose Morrigan

Saoirse Rowan Caoimhe Fergus Cian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cayla or Morrigan more popular?

Morrigan is more popular, ranked #3780 compared to Cayla at #3907 in the United States.

What do Cayla and Morrigan mean?

Cayla means "slender, graceful" (Irish Gaelic origin). Morrigan means "great queen" (Old Irish origin).

Are Cayla and Morrigan boy or girl names?

Cayla is primarily a girl name. Morrigan is primarily a girl name.

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