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Calla

female

Meaning

"Beautiful"

From Greek kalla, beautiful, it also evokes the calla lily in modern associations, reinforcing botanical interpretation.

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Popularity History of Calla

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1514Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1514

Calla was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+90

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Calla

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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