Calla vs Evalyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calla

Girl #1,518 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,518
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cal, Callie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Calla Rank #1,518
Evalyn Rank #1,354

Evalyn is more popular, ranked #1354 vs #1518 for Calla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calla ___

  • Calla Rose
  • Calla Jane
  • Calla Mae
  • Calla Elise
  • Calla Simone
  • Calla Grace

Evalyn ___

  • Evalyn Rose
  • Evalyn Grace
  • Evalyn Claire
  • Evalyn Mae
  • Evalyn Jane
  • Evalyn Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Calla

Iris Juniper Sage Felix Oliver

If you choose Evalyn

Theodore Adelaide Jasper Cecily Edmund

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calla or Evalyn more popular?

Evalyn is more popular, ranked #1354 compared to Calla at #1518 in the United States.

What do Calla and Evalyn mean?

Calla means "beautiful" (Greek origin). Evalyn means "wished for child, desired" (Norman French/Germanic origin).

Are Calla and Evalyn boy or girl names?

Calla is primarily a girl name. Evalyn is primarily a girl name.

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