How Many People Are Named Kailah?
Complete statistics for the name Kailah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kailah, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 148,911 Americans today, making it truly unique among names. With around 2,216 people named Kailah alive in the US, it peaked in popularity in 2002 with 99 births that year.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 2,240 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: 2002Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kailah Through the Generations
Kailah emerged as a modern name in the early 2000s, reaching its peak in 2002 with 99 births. Since then, its usage has declined, but it remains a predominantly young name, with 82% of those named Kailah being under 30 years old. This generational skew suggests that Kailah is favored by younger parents, contributing to its status as a contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kailah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kailah
How Many People Have the Name Kailah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,216 people in the United States currently share the name Kailah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 148,911 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kailah a Common or Rare Name?
Kailah 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 Kailah Mean?
Kailah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kailah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kailah Most Popular?
The name Kailah reached peak popularity in 2002, with 99 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 Kailah?
Approximately 2,216 people named Kailah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,240. That works out to roughly 1 in 148,911 Americans.
Is Kailah a rare name?
Kailah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 148,911 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kailah mean?
Kailah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kailah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kailah are male and 100% are female.
When was Kailah most popular?
Kailah peaked in 2002 with 99 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.