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Calah Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Calah

"Synonym of Nimrud."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 2000 👥 537 in US
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Meaning
Synonym of Nimrud.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
537
Life Path
Number 7

📖 What Does Calah Mean?

Nimrud is an ancient Assyrian city located in Iraq, 30 kilometres (20 mi) south of the city of Mosul, and 5 kilometres (3 mi) south of the village of Selamiyah, in the Nineveh Plains in Upper Mesopotamia. It was a major Assyrian city between approximately 1350 BC and 610 BC. The city is located in a strategic position 10 kilometres (6 mi) north of where the river Tigris meets its tributary the Great Zab. The city covered an area of 360 hectares. The ruins of the city were found within one kilometre (1,100 yd) of the modern-day Assyrian village of Noomanea in Nineveh Governorate, Iraq.

🌐 From Wikipedia Source ↗

Nimrud is an ancient Assyrian city located in Iraq, 30 kilometres (20 mi) south of the city of Mosul, and 5 kilometres (3 mi) south of the village of Selamiyah, in the Nineveh Plains in Upper Mesopotamia. It was a major Assyrian city between approximately 1350 BC and 610 BC. The city is located in a strategic position 10 kilometres (6 mi) north of where the river Tigris meets its tributary the Great Zab. The city covered an area of 360 hectares. The ruins of the city were found within one kilometre (1,100 yd) of the modern-day Assyrian village of Noomanea in Nineveh Governorate, Iraq.…

Root Element
Calah
Core Meaning
"Synonym of Nimrud."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Calah

C 3
A 1
L 3
A 1
H 8
SUM 7
7
Life Path
Wisdom & Introspection
2
Soul Urge
Harmony & Diplomacy
5
Personality
Freedom & Adventure

Life Path 7 — Wisdom & Introspection: Analytical, spiritual, and truth-seeking.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male0%
♀ Female100%

Based on 537 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 537
Peak year 2000 (25)
First recorded 1981
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Female
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Calah" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Synonym of Nimrud.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~537 people named Calah in the US. Peaked in 2000 with 25 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Calah?

The Life Path number for Calah is 7, associated with Wisdom & Introspection. Soul Urge: 2. Personality: 5.

Is Calah a boy or girl name?

Calah is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Calah in the US?

Approximately 537 people in the United States are named Calah. The name peaked in 2000 with 25 recorded uses.

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