Baila
Every Baila since 1955 — 3,416 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Baila
Baila is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,467 in 2025 with 146 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1955, 3,416 American babies have been named Baila. Its peak came in 2024, when 157 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Baila stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Baila year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 146 | #1,467 |
| 2024 | 157 | #1,421 |
| 2023 | 145 | #1,494 |
| 2022 | 132 | #1,602 |
| 2021 | 146 | #1,469 |
| 2020 | 134 | #1,572 |
| 2019 | 134 | #1,586 |
| 2018 | 137 | #1,577 |
| 2017 | 120 | #1,754 |
| 2016 | 118 | #1,760 |
| 2015 | 124 | #1,706 |
| 2014 | 92 | #2,100 |
| 2013 | 108 | #1,867 |
| 2012 | 102 | #1,930 |
| 2011 | 86 | #2,194 |
| 2010 | 98 | #2,029 |
| 2009 | 108 | #1,937 |
| 2008 | 89 | #2,220 |
| 2007 | 84 | #2,296 |
| 2006 | 67 | #2,670 |
| 2005 | 75 | #2,361 |
| 2004 | 72 | #2,373 |
| 2003 | 78 | #2,207 |
| 2002 | 78 | #2,146 |
| 2001 | 60 | #2,544 |
| 2000 | 50 | #2,862 |
| 1995 | 37 | #3,098 |
| 1990 | 31 | #3,442 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,390 |
| 1980 | 22 | #3,624 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,232 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 6 | #5,748 |
| 1955 | 8 | #4,397 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Baila in 2025?
Baila ranked #1,467 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 146 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Baila?
3,416 babies have been named Baila in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Baila most popular?
Baila peaked in 2024, when 157 newborns received the name.
Is Baila a boy or girl name?
Baila is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Baila rising or falling?
Baila is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.