Calilah Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kah-LEE-lah //kəˈliːlə//
Origin: Hebrew; Arabic
Meaning: beloved; the one who is cherished
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Calilah is derived from 'kalil,' meaning 'beloved' or 'dear.' It reflects a sense of affection and endearment commonly found in Hebrew names. In Arabic, it can be associated with the concept of being cherished, emphasizing the importance of love and family.
Both cultures value the emotional connections represented by names, making Calilah a meaningful choice.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Calilah was first seen in the United States in 2024.
Calilah has ranked as high as #1354 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Calilah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Calilah is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Calilah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Calilah
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Calilah.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 |