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