California - name meaning and origin

The girl's name California \c(a)-lifor-nia, cal(i)-fo-rnia\. Geography name: the state on the West Coast of America.

A similar baby name is Calpurnia.

California is a very rare female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name California. Compare California with related baby names.