Calila
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Calila first appeared in US Social Security records in 2018.
Over 12 babies have been named Calila in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Calila is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #41,302 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #41,302
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Calila
Calila is a girl name .
Calila is currently ranked #41,302 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Calila include Cal, Cali, Caliy, Caliie, Cay, Caie, and Calkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Calila include Cali, Calista, Caliana, Caliyah, Calia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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