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Cala

KAH-lah

Cala is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “Cala is a name of Greek origin, meaning 'beautiful'. It can also be considered a short form of names like Callista.”. It currently ranks #11263 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1990.

Letters4
Syllables2
OriginGreek

What Cala Means

Cala is a name of Greek origin, meaning 'beautiful'. It can also be considered a short form of names like Callista.

The Story of Cala

From the shores of ancient Greece, a name meaning 'beautiful' echoes across millennia, destined to reach your precious daughter.

Cala draws its beauty from the Greek language, a name that evokes the classical ideal of loveliness and perfection. It is a name that has journeyed through time, often appearing as a cherished part of longer, elegant names like Callista, meaning 'most beautiful.' Its graceful sound and profound meaning have allowed it to persist, retaining its charm through centuries and across cultures.

The moment you whisper 'Cala' to your baby girl, you'll feel its elegant simplicity wash over you. It's a name that perfectly captures the radiant charm you see in her eyes. Writing 'Cala' on her baby blanket or the first ultrasound picture feels like adorning her with a gentle crown of pure beauty.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

ElegantCharmingGracefulArtistic

Peak Year

#30 in 1990

Total Births

493

First Recorded

1950

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