What is the origin of the name Calilah?

Calilah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Calilah?

Calilah is currently ranked #13747 in the United States and is new in popularity.

How do you pronounce Calilah?

Calilah is pronounced kah-LEE-lah.

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GirlArabic

Calilah

kah-LEE-lah

Popularity

#13747

new

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

Peak Year

#6 in 2024

First Recorded

2024

Style

Soft & Gentle, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A modern respelling of Kalila, meaning 'darling, beloved' in Arabic and Hebrew.

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Cali Lila

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Cali Lila

Spelling Variations

Kalila Calila

Similar Names

Layla Salima Amira Zahra

Personality Traits

LovingKindGentleBeautiful

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