Caylah
A feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly a variant of Kayla.
Name Census estimates that about 398 living Americans carry the first name Caylah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Caylah today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Caylah births was 2008 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Caylah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
398
~ 1 in 861,192 Americans
Peak year
2008
27 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2018 SSA rank
#12,755
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Caylah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Caylah from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 193 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Caylah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Caylah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Caylah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Caylahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Caylah
The name Caylah is a relatively modern invention, with its origins traced back to the late 20th century. It is believed to be a feminine variation of the name Caleb, which has Hebrew roots and means "faithful" or "whole-hearted." While Caleb has a rich biblical history, appearing in the Old Testament as one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the Promised Land, the name Caylah itself does not have any direct ties to ancient texts or religious scriptures.
Caylah's rise in popularity can be attributed to the growing trend of creating unique and creative names by altering the spellings or adding suffixes to traditional names. This practice became more widespread in the latter part of the 20th century, as parents sought to give their children distinctive identities. The name Caylah likely emerged as a result of this trend, with its appealing combination of sounds and unique spelling.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Caylah can be found in the late 1980s, when it began appearing sporadically on birth records in various parts of the United States. However, it is important to note that accurate historical records for this relatively new name are limited, as it has not yet had the opportunity to establish a significant presence in historical texts or literature.
Despite its recent origins, a few notable individuals have carried the name Caylah throughout history. One such person is Caylah Brock, a Canadian singer-songwriter born in 1991, who has released several albums and gained recognition in the country music scene. Another is Caylah Kiel, an American artist and entrepreneur born in 1992, known for her vibrant abstract paintings and advocacy for mental health awareness.
Additionally, there is Caylah Jones, a British fashion model and influencer born in 1995, who has graced the covers of numerous magazines and collaborated with major brands. Caylah Eddleblute, an American actress born in 1997, has also made her mark in several television shows and films, showcasing her talent on the silver screen.
While the name Caylah may be relatively new, it has already carved out its own unique identity and has been embraced by parents seeking a fresh and distinctive name for their daughters. As time passes, it will be interesting to observe how this name continues to evolve and potentially develop a richer historical tapestry of its own.
People
Caylah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Caylah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Caylah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Caylah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 398 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Caylah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 861,192 US residents.
Is Caylah a common name?
We classify Caylah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 405 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Caylah most popular?
The single biggest year for Caylah was 2008, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Caylah is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Caylah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Caylah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.