Girl Name
Calla
Calla is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Calla is a girl baby name. 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: Calla has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
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 has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Calla?
The exact origin of Calla is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
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.