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Kalla

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Pronounced KAL-uh /ˈkæl.ə/High

Meaning: Most often a spelling of Calla, the elegant lily whose name comes from the Greek kallos, 'beauty.' It can also be read as a short modern Ka- coinage, so we note the second route honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A flower and a beauty word: Kalla spells Calla, the lily, from the Greek for 'beauty' (said 'KAL-uh'). Simple and lovely.
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Origin LowEnglish, Greek
MeaningMost often a spelling of Calla, the elegant lily whose name comes from the Greek kallos, 'beauty.' It can also be read as a short modern Ka- coinage, so we note the second route honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#14264 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1986
Total births (all-time)≈ 320

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198619852024

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

Kalla is usually a spelling of Calla, the tall white lily whose name traces to the Greek kallos, 'beauty.' Flower names have been a steady thread in English naming for two centuries. Kalla can also be read as a short modern Ka- coinage, a second route we note (said 'KAL-uh').

It appears rarely in the U.S., while Calla is a little more familiar. Rare, floral, and pretty.

Did you know? The calla lily takes its name from the Greek kallos, 'beauty' — so Kalla carries a bloom and a compliment at once (said 'KAL-uh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Kalla — Calla lily spelling; Greek kallos 'beauty'

Variations

CallaKalaCallie

Nicknames

KayCallieLala

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If you like Kalla…

Calla— the standard spelling of the lily name
Callie— a like warm Cal- name
Lily— a like classic flower name
Ella— a like simple two-beat pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kalla mean?

Kalla spells Calla, the lily, from the Greek kallos, 'beauty'; it can also read as a short modern coinage.

How do you pronounce Kalla?

It's said KAL-uh — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kalla a boy or girl name?

Kalla is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Kalla?

Kalla is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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