Kila
Every Kila since 1957 — 936 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kila
Kila is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,179 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 936 American babies have been named Kila. Its peak came in 1972, when 60 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Kila stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kila year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,179 | — | — |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,824 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,344 | — | — |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,747 | — | — |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,266 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,330 | — | — |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,140 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,238 | — | — |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,340 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,888 | — | — |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,275 | — | — |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,822 | — | — |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,090 | — | — |
| 2011 | 18 | #6,990 | — | — |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,149 | — | — |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,256 | — | — |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,938 | — | — |
| 2007 | 27 | #5,314 | — | — |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,828 | — | — |
| 2005 | 35 | #4,072 | — | — |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,860 | — | — |
| 2003 | 29 | #4,475 | — | — |
| 2002 | 32 | #4,036 | — | — |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,953 | — | — |
| 2000 | 25 | #4,724 | — | — |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,325 | — | — |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,289 | — | — |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,930 | — | — |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,706 | — | — |
| 1975 | 22 | #3,211 | — | — |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,663 | — | — |
| 1965 | 5 | #6,995 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,825 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kila in 2025?
Kila ranked #16,179 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kila?
936 babies have been named Kila in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kila most popular?
Kila peaked in 1972, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Kila a boy or girl name?
Kila is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kila rising or falling?
Kila is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.