Cala
- Pronunciation
- [Ca-la]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Castle
- Origin
- Arabic
Cala Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 493 baby girls have been named Cala. The name peaked in 1990 with 30 US births that year (rank #3532). In 2024, ranked #11263 nationally — 7,731 places below its 1990 peak.
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Cala
If you like Cala's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
4-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Cala's exact length and starting letter: Cabe, Cace, Cade, Cadi, Cady.
Quick Facts About Cala
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calan | Contemporary Variant Of Cailean Child. | Male | Scottish |
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Compare Cala to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Cala against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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