Cayleigh vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cayleigh

Girl #4,736 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from céilí, traditional Irish dance gathering"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,736
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cay, Lee, Kay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cayleigh Rank #4,736
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4736 for Cayleigh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cayleigh ___

  • Cayleigh Rose
  • Cayleigh Grace
  • Cayleigh Ann
  • Cayleigh Marie
  • Cayleigh Lynn
  • Cayleigh Jane

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cayleigh

Ryleigh Brynlee Finley Connor Finn

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cayleigh or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Cayleigh at #4736 in the United States.

What do Cayleigh and Charlotte mean?

Cayleigh means "from céilí, traditional Irish dance gathering" (Irish Gaelic origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Cayleigh and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Cayleigh is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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