Holding steady.
Popularity of Caliegh since 1999
Babies named Caliegh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 69 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Caliegh is a modern respelling of Kaylee that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999. Its peak year of use was 2014, but it has never entered the top 1000, reflecting its rarity. The name has shown a stable trajectory in recent years, meaning it is neither sharply rising nor falling in usage. As a creative variant of a late-20th-century coinage, Caliegh exemplifies the trend of phonetic spelling that became popular in the 2000s. While no top states are associated with the name, its similarity to more common forms like Kaylee and Caleigh connects it to a broader naming pattern.
Caliegh is a creative respelling of Kaylee, a name that emerged in the United States in the late 20th century. Kaylee itself is often considered a modern coinage blending the name Kay or the Gaelic word caol (slender) with the popular -lee suffix. The spelling Caliegh follows a trend of phonetic variations popular in the 1990s and 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cal, Leigh, Cali
Sibling names for Caliegh
Names that share Caliegh's style, for a brother or sister.
