Cala
Girl nameCala has been given to 502 babies in the U.S. since 1950. It peaked in 1990. In 2025, about 1 in 178,585 girls was named Cala.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
502
Peak year
1990 (30 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1950
10-year trend
▲ +13%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Cala — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Cala.
Sibling name ideas for Cala
Same era and popularity as Cala, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Cala?
Cala has been given to 502 babies in the U.S. since 1950. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Cala peak?
Cala peaked in 1990, when 30 babies were given the name.
Is Cala a girl or boy name?
Cala is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Cala are girls).
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