Kalena
girl name#3167 in 2025Kalena entered the US charts in 1962, peaked at #2018 in 2017, ranks #3167 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1962–2025
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #7025 |
| 1970s | #5255 |
| 1980s | #3052 |
| 1990s | #2752 |
| 2000s | #2372 |
| 2010s | #2547 |
| 2020s | #2934 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kalena has been most popular in Hawaii, California, Florida.
Fashion outlook
Kalena sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
Kalena today is about where Cailee stood in 2007 — 8 years past a #2018-sized peak. By 2022, Cailee had settled around #4529.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
About 2,700 people named Kalena are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kalena alive today was born around 2006, making them about 19 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kalena in 2025?
- Kalena ranks #3167 among US girl names in 2025, with 50 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kalena most popular?
- Kalena peaked in 2017, reaching #2018 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kalena with classmates?
- Kalena will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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