Calah

Q: What is the origin of Calah?

Calah is of Hebrew origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Calah a girl name?

Calah is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Pure/Rejoice"

Calah is a rare name often treated as a variant of biblical-sounding Hebrew forms, though its specific etymology is not fixed.

Themes:variantbiblicalfemininemodern

Biblical Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Calah

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#7286Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Calah did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Calah Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Calah.

8 ideas

caly

Nickname

cala

Nickname

cie

Nickname

alah

Nickname

lahy

Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Calah

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Calah mean?

Calah means "Pure/Rejoice". Calah is a rare name often treated as a variant of biblical-sounding Hebrew forms, though its specific etymology is not

What is the origin of Calah?

Calah is of Hebrew origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Calah?

According to the latest SSA data, Calah is currently ranked #7286 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Calah a girl name?

Calah is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Calah?

Popular nicknames for Calah include caly, cala, cie, cy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Calah?

There are many names similar to Calah in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Modern English

Syllables2

Length5 letters

US Rank#7286

Trend→ Stable

Starts withC

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Abe Arron Aaden Avraham Ammon

Sisters

Ann Anita Alisha Abbie Annmarie

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