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Calah

KAY-lah

Calah is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Possibly derived from the Hebrew name Kelila, meaning 'crown' or 'laurel wreath'.”. It currently ranks #7286 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2000.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginHebrew

What Calah Means

Possibly derived from the Hebrew name Kelila, meaning 'crown' or 'laurel wreath'.

The Story of Calah

This name whispered across time carries a faint echo of ancient royalty, a crown waiting for your daughter's head.

Calah is a name with possible roots in ancient Hebrew, possibly derived from Kelila, meaning 'crown' or 'laurel wreath.' These symbols of victory and honor have been cherished across civilizations for millennia. While its direct lineage is rare, the concept of a crowning achievement or a mark of distinction resonates through its potential meaning, traveling from ancient lands to your modern world.

When you picture your daughter, do you see her carrying herself with an innate grace, a quiet confidence that sets her apart. This name feels like that. Writing 'Calah' on a birth announcement, you are giving her a name that hints at something earned, something bestowed, a promise of her future triumphs.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

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Peak Year

#25 in 2000

Total Births

537

First Recorded

1981

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