Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Cailah since 1988
Babies named Cailah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 44 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Cailah is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1988, a period when parents increasingly sought unique and melodious names. Its popularity peaked in 2008, though it has always been rare, with an estimated 1 in 321,453 babies receiving the name as of 2025. The name's trajectory has remained stable, suggesting a consistent but tiny user base. It has not been heavily concentrated in any particular states, indicating a diffuse, nationwide appeal. Cailah exemplifies the trend of creating names with soft, feminine endings like -ah, drawing phonetic inspiration from established names.
Cailah is a modern English name, likely invented in the late 20th century. It appears to blend phonetic elements from names like Kayla or Layla with the fashionable -ah suffix. It was first recorded in U.S. data in 1988, reflecting the era's trend toward creative, soft-sounding feminine names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cai, Lah
Sibling names for Cailah
Names that share Cailah's style, for a brother or sister.
