Kala

Kala is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 12 girls in the United States.

Kala at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kala

Kala belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kala first appears in Social Security records in 1943. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #462 in 1989, and in 2024 12 babies received the name — 7,670 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kala in US records

First recorded (US)
1943
Best US rank
#462 in 1989
Peak year
1989
Babies named Kala in 2024
12
Total since 1880
7,670

Kala in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2350 in 1996
Babies named Kala in 2020
3
Total since 1996
39

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kala mean?

The meaning of Kala is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kala a boy or girl name?

Kala is a girl name. In 2024, 12 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kala?

Kala comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kala?

Kala first appears in US records in 1943. Its best-ever ranking was #462 in 1989, and 12 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].