Caleigh

Caleigh is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 64 girls in the United States.

Caleigh at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Caleigh

Caleigh belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Caleigh first appears in Social Security records in 1984. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #703 in 1999, and in 2024 64 babies received the name — 5,724 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Caleigh in US records

First recorded (US)
1984
Best US rank
#703 in 1999
Peak year
1999
Babies named Caleigh in 2024
64
Total since 1880
5,724

Caleigh in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#2781 in 2006
Babies named Caleigh in 2022
5
Total since 1996
59

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Caleigh mean?

The meaning of Caleigh is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Caleigh a boy or girl name?

Caleigh is a girl name. In 2024, 64 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Caleigh?

Caleigh comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Caleigh?

Caleigh first appears in US records in 1984. Its best-ever ranking was #703 in 1999, and 64 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].