Kaleia
Every Kaleia since 1983 — 1,131 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaleia
Kaleia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,010 in 2025 with 95 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 1,131 American babies have been named Kaleia. Its peak came in 2023, when 100 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 Kaleia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaleia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 95 | #2,010 |
| 2024 | 97 | #2,022 |
| 2023 | 100 | #1,973 |
| 2022 | 72 | #2,500 |
| 2021 | 65 | #2,659 |
| 2020 | 66 | #2,585 |
| 2019 | 54 | #3,021 |
| 2018 | 59 | #2,856 |
| 2017 | 34 | #4,261 |
| 2016 | 32 | #4,475 |
| 2015 | 43 | #3,631 |
| 2014 | 37 | #4,054 |
| 2013 | 39 | #3,881 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,032 |
| 2011 | 31 | #4,621 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,055 |
| 2009 | 30 | #4,866 |
| 2008 | 43 | #3,742 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,201 |
| 2006 | 28 | #5,020 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,094 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,089 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,740 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,231 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,701 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,429 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,058 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaleia in 2025?
Kaleia ranked #2,010 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 95 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaleia?
1,131 babies have been named Kaleia in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaleia most popular?
Kaleia peaked in 2023, when 100 newborns received the name.
Is Kaleia a boy or girl name?
Kaleia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaleia rising or falling?
Kaleia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.