Rising since 2003, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Calaya since 2001
Babies named Calaya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 52 |
| 2010s | 93 |
| 2020s | 97 |
Meaning & origin
Calaya is a modern name first recorded in the United States in 2001. Since 2003, its usage has been steadily rising, peaking in popularity in 2024. In the most recent data from 2025, Calaya ranked 6,546th, with approximately 1 in 94,545 girls receiving the name. Its highest concentration is in North Carolina. The name is an example of a contemporary invention, likely formed from fashionable syllables, and reflects the broader trend of creative, melodic names in the 2020s.
Calaya is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2001. It likely arose as a blend of sounds from names such as Cala (a short form of Calista or Calandra) and Maya, or as a stylish variation of Callie or Kayla. The name has no known meaning in any language and is considered an invention of contemporary naming trends.
Where Calaya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cal, Laya, Cali
Sibling names for Calaya
Names that share Calaya's style, for a brother or sister.
