Girl Name · Greek Origin
Calla
Calla is a girl baby name of Greek origin, meaning "Beautiful". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Calla often also consider Cayla.
Calla meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Beautiful
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Calla to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Calla as C·A·L·L·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Calla is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Calla variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Callaa, Callae, Callay, Call.
- Nicknames: Cal and C.
- Middle names: Pair Calla with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Calla middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Cayla, Calli, Cally, Callie, Cali — full picks on the sibling names for Calla guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Calla? Browse our names like Calla guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Calla
What does the name Calla mean?
Calla means "Beautiful" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Calla?
Calla originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Calla?
Calla has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Calla a boy's or girl's name?
Calla is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Calla in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Calla sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Calla?
Names that share Calla's sound and style include Cayla, Calli, Cally, Callie, Cali.
What middle names pair well with Calla?
Good middle-name fits for Calla pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Calla is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Calla is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Calla?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Calla share its rhythm without rhyming — Cayla, Calli, Cally all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.