Rising since 1996, #1,334 for girls today.
Popularity of Calia since 1993
Babies named Calia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 68 |
| 2000s | 250 |
| 2010s | 469 |
| 2020s | 472 |
Meaning & origin
Calia is a modern feminine name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 1993, reflecting the late 20th-century trend of creating names with soft vowels and a lyrical sound. Its rank of 1,334 in 2025 indicates modest but growing popularity, with a steady rise since 1996. The name reached its peak in 2025, with about 1 in 9,624 girls receiving it. Top states include Alabama, South Carolina, and Illinois, suggesting a wider geographic spread. While its etymology is uncertain, Calia fits comfortably alongside other contemporary favorites like Aria and Mia.
The name Calia first appears in U.S. records in 1993, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a variant of Callia, itself a feminine form of Callias (Greek 'beauty'), or a respelling of names like Kalea (Hawaiian 'joyful'). However, no single etymology is securely attested, and it is most likely a contemporary invention blending fashionable sounds.
Where Calia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Calia” around the world
Where Calia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cali, Lee, Lia
Sibling names for Calia
Names that share Calia's style, for a brother or sister.
