California name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Spanish

Pronunciation: pronunciation of California

c(a)-lifor-nia

Meaning: From Paradise

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What does California mean?
Variations of California
Middle Names for California
How popular is California?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to California
Sibling Names for California
Famous People Named California
Lists having California

What does California mean?

Outlandish California came from Spanish bestowed upon baby girls, meaning of California is "From Paradise".

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How do I pronounce California?

The most common pronunciation of three syllabled California is c(a)-lifor-nia. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., cal(i)-fo-rnia.

Variants of California

Califia

Middle Names for California

Onda, Icle, Malaysia, Evangeline, Retta, Minna, view more middle names that goes with California

How popular is the name California?

California is an uncommon baby name in United States, even after 21 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 5000. Over 214 babies in United States have been named California.

Also, California is a familiar name in South Africa. According to our research, at least 400 people have been bestowed California around the globe.

Year	Rank	Births
2023	15121	5
2022	13527	6
2021	9490	10
2020	10223	9
2019	8118	13
2018	8133	13
2017	7083	16
2016	8381	13
2015	9473	11
2014	10945	9

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Numerological analysis of California

Make new mistakes and stop obsessing over old ones. The letter A as your capstone represents your passion for greater achievements. You like to go back to your past and fix your mistakes in your head. You try to teach others to follow your example and work hard on their dreams but they ignore you, thinking you are losing time. You easily adapt to new environments and want to hang around with new people.

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Sibling Names for California

Welcome to the world of unique and creative baby names! If you're looking for something truly special for your little one, look no further than the state of California. Inspired by this beautiful place, we've compiled a list of sibling names that perfectly complement the name California. Check out our top picks below!

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Famous people named California

California Guitar Trio, which was produced by Tony Levin
California Molefe, Botswana runner
California Jones characterized small character of California Jones in 2019 drama movie Stoned Sex Cinema.