Calamity
Pronunciation: [ k-uhl-AM-uht-ee ]
Calamity is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,686 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
Calamity first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 19 babies have been named Calamity in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Calamity is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,686 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,686
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Calamity
Calamity is a girl name .
Calamity is currently ranked #16,686 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Calamity include Cal, Cay, Calie, and Calaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Calamity 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