Cally
Pronunciation: [ k-AL-ee ]
Cally is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,860 in the US, popular nicknames include Cal, Cay, and Calie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Cally first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 1,767 babies have been named Cally in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cally is past its peak , currently ranked #16,860 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,860
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Cally
Cally is a girl name .
Cally is currently ranked #16,860 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cally include Cal, Cay, and Calie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cally include Callie, Calliope, Calla, Callahan, Callaway . 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