Girl nameCurrently #11,263 in the USRising
Cala
//ˈkɑlə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19904 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Cala's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Cala's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Cala |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 |
Cala through the decades
- Cala peaked in 1990, when 30 babies were named Cala in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2013–2024), use of Cala has fallen 12% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Cala currently ranks #11,263 in the US and is on the rise.