girl's name
Caela
KAY-luh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Top 1000 (US)
- Births on record 551
Northern Ireland
#406
2024 births
Caela is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2018 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in the United States.
- Peaked in 1994, when 23 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1985.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Caela Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 182 |
| 2000s | 150 |
| 2010s | 85 |
How Popular Is Caela?
In 2018, Caela was given to 9 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in the United States.
Where Caela Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Caela
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Caela Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Caela over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Caela
- English KAY-luh
Sibling Names for Caela
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Caela — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Caela
How popular is the name Caela?
In 2018, Caela was given to 9 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in the United States.
Is Caela a girl's or a boy's name?
Caela is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Caela?
Caela has 2 syllables.
When was Caela most popular?
Caela peaked in 1994, when 23 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Caela a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Caela currently ranks #406 in the United States. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.