Calla
Meaning
from Greek 'kallos', 'beauty'; also the name of the calla lily
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Calla peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Calla
Most people given the name Calla in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Calla deep dive
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