How Many People Are Named Kaela?
Complete statistics for the name Kaela: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kaela, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 52,882 Americans today. With around 6,240 people named Kaela alive in the US, it's a genuinely modern name with 54% under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 6,338 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1996Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kaela Through the Generations
Kaela peaked in popularity in 1996 with 345 births, marking its highest point in recent history. Today, the average age of someone named Kaela is 28, with 3,420 under 30 and 2,918 aged between 30 and 60. This trend shows a declining interest in the name over time, indicating it's part of a newer generation of names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kaela's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kaela
How Many People Have the Name Kaela?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,240 people in the United States currently share the name Kaela. That works out to roughly 1 in every 52,882 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kaela a Common or Rare Name?
Kaela is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kaela Mean?
Kaela means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kaela in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kaela Most Popular?
The name Kaela reached peak popularity in 1996, with 345 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kaela?
Approximately 6,240 people named Kaela live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,338. That works out to roughly 1 in 52,882 Americans.
Is Kaela a rare name?
Kaela is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 52,882 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kaela mean?
Kaela means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kaela more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kaela are male and 100% are female.
When was Kaela most popular?
Kaela peaked in 1996 with 345 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.