What is the origin of the name Calayah?

Calayah is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Calayah?

Calayah is currently ranked #3081 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Calayah?

Calayah is pronounced ka-LAY-ah.

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Calayah

ka-LAY-ah

Popularity

#3081

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

235

Peak Year

#52 in 2024

First Recorded

2005

Style

Modern & Trendy, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A modern invented name, possibly a variation of Kaia or Calia.

Nickname Watch

Cal Cali Layah

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Cal Cali Layah

Spelling Variations

Kalaia Calia

Similar Names

Kyla Maya Layla Kaia

Personality Traits

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