Callia
Every Callia since 1997 — 577 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Callia
Callia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,972 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 577 American babies have been named Callia. Its peak came in 2011, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Callia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Callia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #8,972 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,682 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,475 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,772 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,022 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,284 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,225 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,063 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,589 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,487 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,036 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,053 |
| 2013 | 38 | #3,937 |
| 2012 | 31 | #4,630 |
| 2011 | 39 | #3,853 |
| 2010 | 38 | #3,971 |
| 2009 | 33 | #4,504 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,605 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,365 |
| 2006 | 38 | #3,941 |
| 2005 | 26 | #4,982 |
| 2004 | 31 | #4,412 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,452 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,185 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,021 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,012 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Callia in 2025?
Callia ranked #8,972 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Callia?
577 babies have been named Callia in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Callia most popular?
Callia peaked in 2011, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Callia a boy or girl name?
Callia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Callia rising or falling?
Callia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.