Calla Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
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.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Calla"
Pronunciation
/ˈkæl.ə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Calla comes from the Greek word 'kallos,' meaning 'beauty.' It is also associated with the calla lily, a flower known for its elegant appearance.
Meaning
beauty
Language Evolution
Kallos (Ancient Greek), Calla (Modern Greek)
Historical Usage
Calla gained popularity as a given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, partly due to the influence of floral names in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Callie, Kalla, Kala
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Calla is perceived as a feminine and elegant name, often associated with grace and beauty due to its floral connotation.
Famous People
Calla Wright, an American artist, Calla Hales, a notable figure in literature
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Calla"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Calla"
"Calla" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2498th of 9107 | 224 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3924th of 9204 | 98 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4104th of 12526 | 171 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7159th of 19264 | 94 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2934th of 27321 | 588 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2304th of 35406 | 1,239 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1577th of 30306 | 1,668 |
Regional Popularity of "Calla" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Calla" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
66.32% 2444th/3685 |
61.39% 2747th/4475 |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
91.36% 5771st/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
42.03% 1926th/4582 |
41.60% 2148th/5164 |
46.78% 3421st/7313 |
34.57% 2580th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
35.09% 1398th/3984 |
33.10% 1485th/4487 |
26.63% 1817th/6822 |
27.79% 1744th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Calla"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Calla" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.