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Kally

Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kally: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1989.

Kally is typically a short form or variant of the name Kallie or Callie, often derived from the Greek name Kallista, meaning “most beautiful.” It can also be a feminine diminutive of the Gaelic name Malcolm, which means “devotee of Saint Columba.” Though less common, Kally may also be a respelling of the Scottish name Callie, rooted in the word for “rock.” There are no widely famous bearers of Kally, but it shares a sound with the royal name Caley, and the similar Kalli is a variant in Greek myth. The name has no major place connections, but its resemblance to “call” makes it feel friendly and approachable.

Girl 2 of 52 years

Peak year
19893 babies
Latest (2020)
#7653 babies
Total births
6since 1989
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1989 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).