Caleah
Every Caleah since 1983 — 757 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Caleah
Caleah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,374 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 757 American babies have been named Caleah. Its peak came in 2013, when 46 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Caleah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Caleah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #4,374 |
| 2024 | 21 | #5,834 |
| 2023 | 28 | #4,775 |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,193 |
| 2021 | 40 | #3,748 |
| 2020 | 32 | #4,285 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,730 |
| 2018 | 24 | #5,342 |
| 2017 | 43 | #3,572 |
| 2016 | 34 | #4,272 |
| 2015 | 40 | #3,784 |
| 2014 | 46 | #3,442 |
| 2013 | 46 | #3,414 |
| 2012 | 37 | #4,061 |
| 2011 | 43 | #3,616 |
| 2010 | 31 | #4,631 |
| 2009 | 34 | #4,386 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,168 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,172 |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,175 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,588 |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,840 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,578 |
| 2002 | 11 | #8,953 |
| 2001 | 6 | #13,814 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,010 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Caleah in 2025?
Caleah ranked #4,374 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Caleah?
757 babies have been named Caleah in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Caleah most popular?
Caleah peaked in 2013, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Caleah a boy or girl name?
Caleah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Caleah rising or falling?
Caleah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.