Kela
girl nameKela entered the US charts in 1950, peaked at #2743 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1950–2025
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rank today
#2743
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5046 |
| 1960s | #5477 |
| 1970s | #3341 |
| 1980s | #3973 |
| 1990s | #4398 |
| 2000s | #8587 |
| 2010s | #12564 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Kela are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kela alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kela in 2025?
- Kela is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kela most popular?
- Kela peaked in 1975, reaching #2743 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kela with classmates?
- Kela will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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