Calla Girl

Popularity: #792 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KAL-uh //ˈkæl.ə//

Origin: Greek; Latin

Meaning: Greek: 'beautiful'; Latin: 'calla lily'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Calla has its roots in the Greek word "kallos," meaning "beauty." This etymological origin reflects the name's association with beauty and elegance, which has been a significant aspect of its appeal. The name was introduced into English through the Latin form "calla," which was used in botanical contexts to refer to certain types of flowering plants, notably the calla lily.

The transition into English occurred during the Renaissance when classical influences permeated European culture, leading to the adoption of many Greek and Latin names into the vernacular. Historically, the name Calla has been linked to various cultural and religious contexts.

In the Christian tradition, the calla lily is often associated with purity and holiness, symbolizing the Virgin Mary. This connection has been reinforced through art and literature, particularly during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, when floral symbolism became a prominent theme in religious iconography.

The name itself, while not commonly found in historical texts, has been used in various forms throughout history, reflecting its aesthetic qualities and associations with nature. Culturally, the name Calla resonates with themes of beauty and grace, which have been celebrated in various artistic expressions.

The calla lily, as a flower, has been a subject of admiration in poetry and painting, often representing refined beauty and elegance. This symbolic association has contributed to the name's endurance over time, as it evokes a sense of natural beauty and purity.

While diminutive forms such as Callie have emerged, the name Calla itself retains a strong connection to its original meanings and cultural significance.

Famous people named Calla

In this section, you will find notable people named Calla. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Calla who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Calla Lily is a flower commonly associated with beauty and purity in various cultures.

Calla H. is a musician best known for her work in the indie music scene.

Fictional characters named Calla

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Calla is a fictional character from the book series Nightshade by Andrea Cremer. She is a strong-willed young woman who is the alpha of her werewolf pack.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Calla, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ClaraEllaLilaMayaNinaSophie

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Calla. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

CalaCaraCeliaCoraLanaTalaZara

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Calla was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Calla has ranked as high as #2396 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

In the past 5 years the name Calla has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Calla 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 Calla was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Calla.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 156 156
2024 143 143
2023 130 130
2022 135 135
2021 134 134
2020 135 135
2019 111 111
2018 122 122
2017 176 176
2016 164 164
2015 140 140
2014 140 140
2013 139 139
2012 120 120
2011 104 104
2010 134 134
2009 107 107
2008 96 96
2007 92 92
2006 87 87
2005 81 81
2004 71 71
2003 60 60
2002 50 50
2001 69 69
2000 57 57
1999 33 33
1998 35 35
1997 43 43
1996 37 37
1995 44 44
1994 44 44
1993 49 49
1992 57 57
1991 57 57
1990 41 41
1989 46 46
1988 41 41
1987 39 39
1986 56 56
1985 16 16
1984 21 21
1983 14 14
1982 17 17
1981 9 9
1980 7 7
1979 9 9
1978 6 6
1977 9 9
1976 8 8
1974 16 16
1973 8 8
1971 5 5
1970 5 5
1967 6 6
1966 8 8
1965 7 7
1963 8 8
1962 7 7
1961 7 7
1960 8 8
1959 9 9
1958 7 7
1957 8 8
1956 10 10
1955 19 19
1954 19 19
1953 5 5
1952 17 17
1951 5 5
1950 12 12
1949 10 10
1948 5 5
1947 7 7
1946 8 8
1945 7 7
1944 5 5
1943 5 5
1940 5 5
1939 5 5
1938 8 8
1936 5 5
1935 8 8
1933 6 6
1932 11 11
1931 6 6
1930 10 10
1929 10 10
1928 7 7
1927 10 10
1926 6 6
1925 10 10
1924 12 12
1923 10 10
1922 12 12
1921 9 9
1920 14 14
1919 10 10
1918 16 16
1917 8 8
1916 10 10
1915 9 9
1914 10 10
1913 10 10
1912 10 10
1911 9 9
1910 5 5
1908 9 9
1907 6 6
1906 12 12
1905 10 10
1901 7 7
1900 7 7
1899 7 7
1898 9 9
1897 11 11
1896 5 5
1895 11 11
1894 11 11
1893 8 8
1892 6 6
1891 5 5
1890 10 10
1888 9 9
1887 9 9
1886 12 12
1885 8 8
1884 10 10
1883 9 9
1882 8 8
1881 8 8
1880 6 6

Top States for Calla (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 9
10%
CA 8
9%
MN 7
8%
CO 7
8%
TN 7
8%
GA 7
8%
TX 6
7%
WI 6
7%
MI 5
5%
CT 5
5%
OH 5
5%
FL 5
5%
IL 5
5%
VA 5
5%
MD 5
5%