Kala Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Kala has its origins in Sanskrit, meaning time or black. It has evolved from ancient languages and is associated with philosophical concepts of time. The name carries traits of uniqueness and creativity, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Kala is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Kala has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled 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, 'Kala' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5640th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11936th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 16493rd out of 24088 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6775th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2719th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2150th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 647th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2096th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6220th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kala' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kala"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑː.lə/
Origin
Sanskrit
Etymology
The name Kala is derived from the Sanskrit word 'kāla', which means 'time', 'black', or 'dark'. It is often associated with the concept of time in various philosophical contexts.
Meaning
time, black, dark
Language Evolution
Kāla (Sanskrit), Kāla (Pali), Kala (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Kala has been used in various cultures, particularly in Hindu traditions, where it signifies the importance of time and its cyclical nature.
Variants & Derivatives
Kala, Kalah, Kailah
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Kala is perceived as a unique and exotic name, often associated with creativity and spirituality.
Famous People
Kala Savage, an American actress, Kala K. Moore, a known artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kala"
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 "Kala"
"Kala" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5640th of 10718 | 50 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 11936th of 16616 | 19 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 16493rd of 24088 | 23 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6775th of 9204 | 20 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2719th of 12526 | 334 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2150th of 19264 | 621 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 647th of 27321 | 5,037 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2096th of 35406 | 1,422 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6220th of 30306 | 236 |
Regional Popularity of "Kala" 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 "Kala" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
79.70% 1775th/2227 |
- |
68.45% 1953rd/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
82.43% 2421st/2937 |
- |
54.60% 1921st/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
14.98% 552nd/3685 |
21.97% 983rd/4475 |
9.59% 498th/5194 |
17.78% 1123rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
33.87% 1552nd/4582 |
44.62% 2304th/5164 |
24.18% 1768th/7313 |
45.64% 3406th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kala"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kala" 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.