Kala
Kala is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Art, time, or princess.
Origin and history
Kala is a name of multiple origins, most notably from Sanskrit where it means 'art', 'time', or 'black'. It also has roots in Hawaiian where it represents the local form of Sarah, meaning 'princess'. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity in the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
7,680 babies in the United States have been named Kala since 1880. It ranks #1908 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2012.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.1 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
- CA (6.1 %)
- GA (5.8 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 50 |
| 1950-1960 | 149 |
| 1960-1970 | 298 |
| 1970-1980 | 425 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,664 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,996 |
| 2000-2010 | 784 |
| 2010-2019 | 225 |
| 2020-2029 | 89 |
Famous people named Kala
- Kala Savage: Actress, Singer
Fun facts
- In the Hawaiian language, Kala is the phonetic adaptation of the biblical name Sarah.
- In classical Sanskrit literature, Kala refers to 64 traditional arts or performing disciplines.