Kalayah
girl name#1611 in 2025Kalayah entered the US charts in 1998, peaked at #1529 in 2024, ranks #1611 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1998–2025
#1611
rank today
#1529
peak (2024)
129
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #11138 |
| 2000s | #6654 |
| 2010s | #3277 |
| 2020s | #1711 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kalayah has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Kalayah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kalayah is a kid of about 5 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kalayah in 2025?
- Kalayah ranks #1611 among US girl names in 2025, with 129 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kalayah most popular?
- Kalayah peaked in 2024, reaching #1529 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kalayah with classmates?
- Kalayah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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