Crown of laurels; slim and fair
Kalah is a rare name with multiple potential roots. It is often considered a variant of the Hebrew name Kayla, meaning 'crown of laurels,' or the Irish name Caoilinn, meaning 'slender and fair.' In some contexts, it is also viewed as a variation of the Arabic name Kala, meaning 'fortress.'
Less common today
Kalah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,384 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the fantasy series · The Books of Pellinor
