Calah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Calah means 'to be slight' or 'to be swift'.
Meaning of the Name Calah
Calah is a name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'qalah', which means 'to be slight' or 'to be swift'. In the Bible, Calah is the name of a son of Shem. The name is also associated with the ancient city of Kalhu in Mesopotamia, which was the capital of the Assyrian Empire in the 9th century BCE.
Popularity of the Name Calah
The popularity for the name Calah peaked in popularity in the year 2000 with 25 births, which ranked number 7,945 out of 27,519 unique names for that year. Calah had the most female births in 2000 with 25, which ranked number 4,649 out of 17,658 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Calah has increased sharply over the last ten years from 7 births to 16 births, an increase of 128.57%. Among females, Calah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 16 births, an increase of 128.57%.
Nationwide Popularity of Calah
- 20 Year Trend of Calah: -20.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Calah: 128.57%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Calah: 128.57%
Popularity of Calah by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Calah. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Calah in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Calah is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Calah
- Total Births of Calah: 17 (8.62%)
- Female Births of Calah: 17 (8.62%)
Given the upward trend of Calah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.62% increase in total births, for a total of 17 births in 2024. For Females, births for Calah have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 17 female births in 2024, an increase of 8.62%.