Calah

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Calah Pronunciation

Calah is pronounced KAY-lah /ˈkeɪ.lə/High

Meaning: A modern name, variously linked to Arabic qala/cala ('castle; fortress') and used as a spelling of Cala/Kayla; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Cala/Kayla echo: Calah. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowAmerican, Arabic

MeaningA modern name, variously linked to Arabic qala/cala ('castle; fortress') and used as a spelling of Cala/Kayla; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#7286 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 537

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Calah is a modern name, variously linked to Arabic qala ('castle; fortress') and used as a spelling of Cala/Kayla (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'KAY-lah').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-recent-name, and modern.

Did you know? Calah is a modern name, variously linked to Arabic qala ('castle; fortress') and used as a spelling of Cala/Kayla — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'KAY-lah').

Overall data confidence 32%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

CalaKaylaCaleah

Themes & Styles

Uncertain English American Coinage

If you like Calah…

Kayla— a sound-neighbor -ayla girls' name

Calla— a fellow Cal- girls' name

Kaliah— lands in the same popularity range

Myrah— echoes that soft -ah sound

Seylah— shares Calah's American roots

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Calah?

Calah is pronounced KAY-lah (/ˈkeɪ.lə/). Press play above to hear Calah said aloud.

How do you say Calah?

Calah is said KAY-lah (/ˈkeɪ.lə/). Press play above to hear Calah said aloud.

What does the name Calah mean?

Calah is a modern name linked to Arabic qala ('castle') and used for Cala/Kayla; the routes are uncertain, so we flag it.

Is Calah a boy or girl name?

Calah is a girl's name.

How popular is Calah?

Calah is a very rare name in the U.S.