NAME PROFILE
Kally
Derived from the Latin word 'meritus,' meaning deserving, worthy, or merit; this name characterizes a person of great integrity and inner strength who is naturally celebrated for their accomplishments and kind-hearted nature.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,392 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2008 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1984 |
| Most recent | 2012 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Latin, Spanish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
✨ Double Letter
Top States
CA — 50%TX — 31%MN — 12%MI — 6%AK — 0%
Notable People
Merita Halili (Folk Singer, 'The Best of Merita Halili') · Merita Dabulla (Actress, 'The Last Winter') · Merita Zoto (Artist, 'Modern Still Life') · Merita Selimi (Author, 'Pedagogical Perspectives') · Merita Xhetani (Molecular Biologist, 'Genetic Diversity Studies')
Nicknames & Diminutives
MeriRitaMimi
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