Declining since 1995.
Popularity of Caela since 1985
Babies named Caela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 182 |
| 2000s | 150 |
| 2010s | 85 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Caela is a modern feminine name that entered U.S. records in 1985, during a wave of invented names ending in -a. It reached its peak year in 1994, but never ranked in the top 1,000. The name has been on a falling trajectory since 1995, with usage declining steadily. It has not been recorded in any top states, indicating rare and geographically scattered use. As a modern coinage, Caela lacks deep historical roots, but its sound fits the popular Kayla family. The trajectory shows it is a name that saw a brief moment of creativity in the 1990s and has since become increasingly uncommon.
Caela is a modern coinage, likely arising as a feminine elaboration of the name Cael or as a variant of Kayla. It follows the trend of invented names ending in -a that gained popularity in the late 20th century. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1985 and saw its peak usage in 1994.
“Caela” around the world
Where Caela lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
7
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Caela
Names that share Caela's style, for a brother or sister.
