Calla vs Millicent

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

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Millicent

Girl #1,634 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strong in work, industrious strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,634
Total SSA Count
126
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Millie, Milly, Milli

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Popularity Comparison

Calla Rank #1,518
Millicent Rank #1,634

Calla is more popular, ranked #1518 vs #1634 for Millicent.

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

Millicent ___

  • Millicent Rose
  • Millicent Jane
  • Millicent Grace
  • Millicent Eleanor
  • Millicent Claire
  • Millicent Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Calla

Iris Juniper Sage Felix Oliver

If you choose Millicent

Arabella Cordelia Eugenia Reginald Clarence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calla or Millicent more popular?

Calla is more popular, ranked #1518 compared to Millicent at #1634 in the United States.

What do Calla and Millicent mean?

Calla means "beautiful" (Greek origin). Millicent means "strong in work, industrious strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Calla and Millicent boy or girl names?

Calla is primarily a girl name. Millicent is primarily a girl name.

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