Calla as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Calla

What is the meaning of the name Calla ?

The baby name Calla is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkæl.ə/ (CAL-ə); variant /ˈkɑːlə/ (KAH-lə).

Calla is Greek in Origin.

Calla is a feminine given name with Greek roots, from kallos ‘beauty’, familiar through the calla lily (Zantedeschia), a flower long admired for its sleek form. The botanical term was popularized in scientific Latin in the 18th century and migrated into English as a graceful flower name. Calla also aligns with the Greek-derived Callista/Calista (‘most beautiful’), and is often treated as a standalone modern simplification.

In the Anglophone world, Calla emerged in the 19th century among Victorian floral names and has seen periodic revivals with nature-inspired naming trends. Common short forms and variants include Callie, Cally, Cala, and Kala; related elaborations are Callista/Calista and Kalista. The name’s core meaning evokes beauty and elegance, aided by the flower’s associations with purity and grace, while its crisp sound and easy spelling keep it contemporary.