Cala Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAH-lah / /ˈkɑː.lə/Latin; Gaelic
Meaning
Latin: 'a small, beautiful place'; Gaelic: 'narrow, straight'
Historical & Cultural Background
Cala is derived from the Latin word 'cala', meaning a small bay or inlet. In Gaelic, it is associated with geographical features, reflecting the natural beauty of landscapes. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, often used as a feminine given name. It is also found in some regions as a surname.
Trend Summary
Cala has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Calla
International Variants
- Cala (Spanish)
- Kalla (Swedish)
Famous people named Cala
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cala was first seen in the United States in 1950. Cala has ranked as high as #1197 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Cala has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cala
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 |