Kaylah
Every Kaylah since 1964 — 6,519 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaylah
Kaylah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,867 in 2025 with 38 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 6,519 American babies have been named Kaylah. Its peak came in 1999, when 311 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Kaylah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaylah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | #3,867 |
| 2024 | 36 | #4,076 |
| 2023 | 45 | #3,496 |
| 2022 | 50 | #3,251 |
| 2021 | 51 | #3,185 |
| 2020 | 65 | #2,611 |
| 2019 | 73 | #2,443 |
| 2018 | 67 | #2,598 |
| 2017 | 82 | #2,276 |
| 2016 | 96 | #2,061 |
| 2015 | 129 | #1,662 |
| 2014 | 135 | #1,597 |
| 2013 | 190 | #1,257 |
| 2012 | 196 | #1,240 |
| 2011 | 198 | #1,213 |
| 2010 | 241 | #1,039 |
| 2009 | 239 | #1,071 |
| 2008 | 276 | #972 |
| 2007 | 288 | #938 |
| 2006 | 272 | #963 |
| 2005 | 309 | #829 |
| 2004 | 280 | #879 |
| 2003 | 308 | #804 |
| 2002 | 272 | #848 |
| 2001 | 299 | #791 |
| 2000 | 292 | #786 |
| 1995 | 173 | #1,043 |
| 1990 | 82 | #1,773 |
| 1985 | 15 | #4,959 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaylah in 2025?
Kaylah ranked #3,867 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 38 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaylah?
6,519 babies have been named Kaylah in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaylah most popular?
Kaylah peaked in 1999, when 311 newborns received the name.
Is Kaylah a boy or girl name?
Kaylah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaylah rising or falling?
Kaylah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.