Caliah
Every Caliah since 2000 — 415 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Caliah
Caliah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,956 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 415 American babies have been named Caliah. Its peak came in 2019, when 28 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 Caliah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Caliah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #5,956 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,049 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,717 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5,672 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,332 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,686 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,792 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,302 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,698 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,655 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,870 |
| 2014 | 23 | #5,653 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,041 |
| 2012 | 23 | #5,745 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,176 |
| 2010 | 18 | #6,970 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,146 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,195 |
| 2007 | 8 | #12,894 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,405 |
| 2005 | 6 | #14,820 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,498 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,434 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,487 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,441 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Caliah in 2025?
Caliah ranked #5,956 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Caliah?
415 babies have been named Caliah in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Caliah most popular?
Caliah peaked in 2019, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Caliah a boy or girl name?
Caliah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Caliah rising or falling?
Caliah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.