Beautiful or cup
Calia is a rare name with multiple potential etymological roots. It is often considered a variation of the Greek 'Kallos' meaning beauty, or a shortened form of the Latin 'Calix' meaning cup. In some contexts, it is viewed as a modern elaboration of the name Cali or a variant of the Italian name Calia.
About 167 girls were named Calia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).