Calla
How to say it: KAL-uh · /ˈkælə/
From Greek kallos meaning 'beautiful', as in calla lily - elegant botanical name in modern use.
Calla was the 1,143rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 156 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 11% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,036 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,143 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 156 |
| Share of births | 1 in 21,252 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +11% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,036 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily, Calla sees its finest run in the 2020s. It rests at its peak with further gains on the horizon.
What goes with it
Soft and crisp together, Calla carries a gentle nature aura and a flower spirit. Lily and Dahlia blend beautifully alongside.
Nicknames
- Cal
- Callie
- Lala
Honouring a Calla in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Calla is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Greek, Italian, Swedish.
Famous people named Calla
- Calla Curman (1850–1935)Swedish writer and feminist
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