Skip to main content
Back to all names
GirlIrish

Calleigh

KAY-lee

Popularity

#5162

falling

Letters

8

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

2,240

Peak Year

#335 in 2009

First Recorded

1991

Style

Modern & Trendy, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A modern variant of Kayleigh, derived from the Irish Gaelic 'caol' meaning 'slender'.

Nickname Watch

CalCayLee

Kids pick up nicknames whether parents plan for it or not. Make sure you like the short forms too.

Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Nicknames

CalCayLee

Spelling Variations

KayleighKayleeCaylee

Similar Names

HaileyRileyBaileyKailyn

Personality Traits

CheerfulFriendlyOptimisticSocial

Want to explore Calleigh further?

Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Calleigh.

Ask AI ConsultantCultural Deep-Dive →

More Names to Explore

View all

Nora

Irish

Girl

Meaning

A short form of Honora or Eleanor, meaning 'honor' or 'light'.

Vintage·Classic & Timeless·Easy to spell
Rank #22
stable

Maeve

Irish

Girl

Meaning

An Irish name derived from the Gaelic name 'Medb,' meaning 'intoxicating' or 'she who intoxicates'. In Irish legend, Medb was a warrior queen.

Vintage·Strong & Bold·Easy to spell
Rank #75
rising

Kennedy

Irish

Girl

Meaning

Kennedy is an Irish surname-turned-first name, derived from the Gaelic name Cinnéidigh, meaning 'helmeted head' or 'misshapen head'.

Modern & Trendy·Strong & Bold·Moderate spelling
Rank #89
falling