Cala

Pronunciation: [ k-AHL-uh ]

Cala is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,877 in the US.

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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Cala is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AHL-uh.

Parents who love the name Cala often also consider Luwanda, Marium, Tamula .

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Historical Record

Cala first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.

Over 493 babies have been named Cala in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Cala is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #16,877 for girl names in the US .

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#16,877
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#16,877
Total SSA Count
8

Alternative Spellings

Callie #176 Cali #495 Calliope #498 Calista #1464 Calla #1518 Caliana #2061 Callahan #2239 Caliyah #2309

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cala

Is Cala a boy or girl name?
Cala is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Cala?
Cala is pronounced k-AHL-uh.
How popular is the name Cala?
Cala is currently ranked #16877 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Cala a common or rare name?
Cala is an uncommon name, ranked #16877 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Cala?
Cala pairs well with Luwanda, Marium, Tamula, Patia in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Cala?
Related spellings include Callie, Cali, Calliope, Calista.

About the Name Cala

Cala is a girl name .

Cala is currently ranked #16,877 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Cala include Callie, Cali, Calliope, Calista, Calla . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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