Calah
Calah is a girl baby name. Ranked #7,560 in the US, popular nicknames include Cal, Cay, and Calie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Calah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 537 babies have been named Calah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Calah is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,560 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,560
- Total SSA Count
- 15
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About the Name Calah
Calah is a girl name .
Calah is currently ranked #7,560 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Calah include Cal, Cay, and Calie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Calah include Calani, Calayah, Calaya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis