Calla

Calla has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Calla isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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New York City Dog Name Database

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Calla is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Calla was, in the past month, the 3196th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Calla is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Calla was viewed 42 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Calla's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Calla is most adored in South Carolina, West Virginia and Washington.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Kansas, Virginia and New Hampshire.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Calla.

Most popular breeds named Calla:

1. German Shepherd
2. Keeshond
3. German Shorthaired Pointer
4. American Eskimo
5. Golden Retriever

Calla is found in these categories:

flower

Calla refers to a type of lily, making it a botanical-inspired canine moniker.

beautiful

Derived from Greek, symbolizing magnificence, often linked to elegant lilies.