Phala
girl namePhala entered the US charts in 1909, peaked at #1957 in 1909, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1909–2025
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rank today
#1957
peak (1909)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1957 |
| 1910s | #4006 |
| 1920s | #4158 |
| 1930s | #3587 |
| 1940s | #4004 |
| 1950s | #4767 |
| 1960s | #6359 |
| 1970s | #9284 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Phala are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Phala alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Phala in 2025?
- Phala is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Phala most popular?
- Phala peaked in 1909, reaching #1957 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Phala with classmates?
- Phala will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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