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 births1,392
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year2008
Peak generationGen Z
First recorded1984
Most recent2012
Syllables2
OriginLatin, Spanish
Comeback nameNo

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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