Kalila
Every Kalila since 1977 — 1,168 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kalila
Kalila is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,120 in 2025 with 52 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 1,168 American babies have been named Kalila. Its peak came in 2019, when 67 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 Kalila stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kalila year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | #3,120 |
| 2024 | 42 | #3,674 |
| 2023 | 47 | #3,402 |
| 2022 | 41 | #3,738 |
| 2021 | 57 | #2,941 |
| 2020 | 41 | #3,654 |
| 2019 | 67 | #2,618 |
| 2018 | 61 | #2,800 |
| 2017 | 56 | #2,948 |
| 2016 | 44 | #3,555 |
| 2015 | 42 | #3,678 |
| 2014 | 39 | #3,879 |
| 2013 | 40 | #3,814 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,632 |
| 2011 | 26 | #5,286 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,279 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,191 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,852 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,437 |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,307 |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,911 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,091 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,503 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,348 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,939 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,329 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,373 |
| 1990 | 19 | #4,949 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,217 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,506 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kalila in 2025?
Kalila ranked #3,120 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 52 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kalila?
1,168 babies have been named Kalila in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kalila most popular?
Kalila peaked in 2019, when 67 newborns received the name.
Is Kalila a boy or girl name?
Kalila is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kalila rising or falling?
Kalila is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.