Kalya
girl nameKalya entered the US charts in 1987, peaked at #5049 in 1989, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1987–2025
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rank today
#5049
peak (1989)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #6028 |
| 1990s | #8742 |
| 2000s | #10866 |
| 2010s | #15943 |
| 2020s | #11122 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Kalya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kalya alive today was born around 1999, making them about 26 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kalya in 2025?
- Kalya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kalya most popular?
- Kalya peaked in 1989, reaching #5049 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kalya with classmates?
- Kalya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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