Calla Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAL-uh / /ˈkæl.ə/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: 'beautiful'; Latin: 'calla lily'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Calla has roots in Greek, where it means 'beautiful', and is also associated with the calla lily, a flower symbolizing beauty and purity. The calla lily has been used in various cultural contexts, often representing elegance and refinement. In modern times, Calla has gained popularity as a feminine name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Calla has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kalla
International Variants
- Kalla (Swedish)
- Calla (Italian)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Calla was first seen in the United States in 1880. Calla has ranked as high as #1210 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)
Top States for Calla (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 9 | |
| CA | 8 | |
| GA | 7 | |
| MN | 7 | |
| CO | 7 | |
| TN | 7 | |
| TX | 6 | |
| WI | 6 | |
| FL | 5 | |
| VA | 5 | |
| IL | 5 | |
| MD | 5 | |
| OH | 5 | |
| CT | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1881 | 8 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1883 | 9 |
| 1884 | 10 |
| 1885 | 8 |
| 1886 | 12 |
| 1887 | 9 |
| 1888 | 9 |
| 1890 | 10 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1893 | 8 |
| 1894 | 11 |
| 1895 | 11 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1897 | 11 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1899 | 7 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1901 | 7 |
| 1905 | 10 |
| 1906 | 12 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 9 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 9 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1916 | 10 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 16 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 14 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 12 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1932 | 11 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1950 | 12 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 17 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1954 | 19 |
| 1955 | 19 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 21 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 56 |
| 1987 | 39 |
| 1988 | 41 |
| 1989 | 46 |
| 1990 | 41 |
| 1991 | 57 |
| 1992 | 57 |
| 1993 | 49 |
| 1994 | 44 |
| 1995 | 44 |
| 1996 | 37 |
| 1997 | 43 |
| 1998 | 35 |
| 1999 | 33 |
| 2000 | 57 |
| 2001 | 69 |
| 2002 | 50 |
| 2003 | 60 |
| 2004 | 71 |
| 2005 | 81 |
| 2006 | 87 |
| 2007 | 92 |
| 2008 | 96 |
| 2009 | 107 |
| 2010 | 134 |
| 2011 | 104 |
| 2012 | 120 |
| 2013 | 139 |
| 2014 | 140 |
| 2015 | 140 |
| 2016 | 164 |
| 2017 | 176 |
| 2018 | 122 |
| 2019 | 111 |
| 2020 | 135 |
| 2021 | 134 |
| 2022 | 135 |
| 2023 | 130 |
| 2024 | 142 |