Rare modern creation, likely meaning beautiful or noble
Calayah is a contemporary American name likely formed by blending the prefix 'Ca-' with the popular name 'Alayah'. It is often associated with the Arabic 'Aaliyah', meaning 'exalted' or 'sublime', or the Greek 'Kallos', meaning 'beauty'.
About 36 girls were named Calayah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).