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The name Calla has its origins in Greek, deriving from the word 'kallos,' which means beauty. Over time, it evolved from Ancient Greek to Modern Greek. The name is associated with elegance and is linked to the calla lily flower. There is no biblical relevance to this name, and it gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Variants include Callie and Kalla. Today, Calla is viewed as a feminine and beautiful name, often appreciated for its floral significance.

The name Calla is most popular in Colorado, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Calla has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Calla' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2498th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3924th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4104th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7159th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2934th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2304th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1577th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Calla' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.