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Calla

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Pronounced KAL-uh /ˈkæl.ə/Medium

Meaning: Beauty; also a flower name (calla lily)Medium

In 30 seconds: Calla comes from Ancient Greek for 'beauty' and doubles as the name of the calla lily.

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Origin MediumGreek, English

MeaningBeauty; also a flower name (calla lily)

U.S. rank (2025)#1397 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births156 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,407

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rooted in Ancient Greek, Calla carries the meaning 'beauty'. It also lives on as a flower name, the calla lily, which lends it a botanical second life. Either reading points to the same graceful impression.

Two simple syllables with a firm, clean finish make it easy to wear. The flower link gives it a natural, garden-fresh association on top of its Greek meaning.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Calla is 'beauty', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Calla — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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If you like Calla…

Calliope— shares the Greek 'kallos' root meaning beauty

Lily— a fellow flower name, matching Calla's botanical side

Dahlia— a flower name with a similarly soft, two-syllable sound

Tyla— echoes that soft -la sound

Kaila— a fellow English choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Calla mean?

Calla is usually explained as meaning 'beauty' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Calla?

It's commonly said KAL-uh /ˈkæl.ə/.

Is Calla a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Calla is used as a girl name.

How popular is Calla?

In 2024, Calla ranked #1514 in the U.S. for girls, with 142 births recorded.