Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Calla
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2017
Peak births
176
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Calla
How many people are named Calla?
An estimated 3,797 living Americans are named Calla.
How rare is Calla?
Calla is uncommon among babies today, with 156 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 11.4% from its 2017 peak.
How old is the typical Calla?
The median age of a living American named Calla is approximately 14 years, with most bearers falling between 8 and 25 years old.
Is Calla still popular?
Yes. Calla is holding steady, with 156 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Calla most common?
Calla has its strongest geographic signal in Pennsylvania, where it appears 1.5× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 20172025
Peak year
2017
Decline from peak
11.4%
2025
156
All-time
4,408
Where it lives now
Calla is most concentrated in Pennsylvania — about 1.5× the national rate in the 2010s.
States where Calla is given more often than the national average — its present-day heartland.