Kalena
Every Kalena since 1962 — 2,707 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kalena
Kalena is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,186 in 2025 with 50 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 2,707 American babies have been named Kalena. Its peak came in 2017, when 97 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kalena stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kalena year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50 | #3,186 |
| 2024 | 58 | #2,869 |
| 2023 | 59 | #2,867 |
| 2022 | 45 | #3,509 |
| 2021 | 60 | #2,836 |
| 2020 | 71 | #2,454 |
| 2019 | 59 | #2,839 |
| 2018 | 65 | #2,663 |
| 2017 | 97 | #2,025 |
| 2016 | 77 | #2,422 |
| 2015 | 83 | #2,269 |
| 2014 | 64 | #2,725 |
| 2013 | 65 | #2,696 |
| 2012 | 74 | #2,485 |
| 2011 | 49 | #3,331 |
| 2010 | 91 | #2,158 |
| 2009 | 77 | #2,475 |
| 2008 | 88 | #2,243 |
| 2007 | 69 | #2,660 |
| 2006 | 77 | #2,427 |
| 2005 | 86 | #2,149 |
| 2004 | 78 | #2,251 |
| 2003 | 81 | #2,155 |
| 2002 | 63 | #2,511 |
| 2001 | 67 | #2,368 |
| 2000 | 58 | #2,579 |
| 1995 | 44 | #2,753 |
| 1990 | 35 | #3,186 |
| 1985 | 29 | #3,120 |
| 1980 | 18 | #4,213 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kalena in 2025?
Kalena ranked #3,186 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 50 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kalena?
2,707 babies have been named Kalena in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kalena most popular?
Kalena peaked in 2017, when 97 newborns received the name.
Is Kalena a boy or girl name?
Kalena is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kalena rising or falling?
Kalena is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.