Total births
271
Girls' name · since 2005
Calayah
Since 2005, U.S. Social Security records show 271 babies named Calayah, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3115
- among girls today
- 271
- born since 2005
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Calayah is the #3115 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 271 recorded since 2005.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Calayah has been recorded 271 times among girls since 2005, currently ranked #3115 nationally and more common than 82% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2005 to 2025.
- #3115 among girls today
- 271 born since 2005
- 2020s peak decade
- 82% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Calayah is currently the #3115 girls' name in America, more common than 82% of girls - 271 born since 2005, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3115
- among girls today
- 271
- born since 2005
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other girls
Calayah vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3115
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 82% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Calayah was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
52 babies were named Calayah in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Calayah compares
271 43th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Calayah's all-time total is 29% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Calayah | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 271 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 52 | 48 | 19,840 |
Calayah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Calayah's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 81% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 19%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2005, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 52, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Calayah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#3,115
Active since
2005
Calayah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2005–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Calayah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Calayah's strongest decade.
174 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Calayah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 16
2000s
16 births
- 2010s
2010s
81 births
- 2020s
2020s
174 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 174 births (64% of all-time use).
Calayah by state
Where Calayah concentrates geographically, total births since 2005
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 12 | 4.4% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 6 | 2.2% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 1.8% |
Texas share of Calayah's total US births 4.4%
Even split
12 of 271 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Calayah? ▼
271 babies have been named Calayah since 2005. It currently ranks #3115 among girls. The peak year was 2024 with 52 births.
When was Calayah most popular? ▼
Calayah was most popular in the 2020s decade with 174 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Calayah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Calayah are Texas (12 births), Illinois (6 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Calayah been used? ▼
Records for Calayah go back to 2005, giving 21 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Calayah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Callie, Cali, Calista, Calliope, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Calayah's data
- Texas records the most Calayahs (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Calayah
Nearby Names Like Calayah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Calayah
Callie Girl
#176 70,190 births
Cali Girl
#493 23,342 births
Calista Girl
#1453 7,504 births
Calliope Girl
#498 6,098 births
Caleigh Girl
#2711 5,768 births
Compare Calayah side by side: Calayah vs Callie Calayah vs Cali Calayah vs Calista
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2005–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Calayah: #3115 Girls' Name - 271 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/calayah. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Calayah draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.