Kaława was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kalau.
The place is now called Kaława and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalau | German Empire | Meseritz | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Kalau | German Empire | Meseritz | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Kalau | German Empire | Meseritz | 1939 |
| Kaława | Under Polish administration | Międzyrzecz | 1945 |
| Kaława | Poland | Gorzów | 1992 |