How Many People Are Named Kalayah?
Complete statistics for the name Kalayah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kalayah is a very rare female name, with only 1,304 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 253,031 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 1,313 under-30, and peaked in popularity in 2024.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 9All 1,313 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kalayah Through the Generations
Kalayah has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger generations. With its peak year being 2024, it's clear that this name is gaining traction among parents looking for something unique yet strong. The average age of those named Kalayah is just 9 years old, indicating that it's still a relatively new addition to the naming landscape.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kalayah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kalayah
How Many People Have the Name Kalayah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,304 people in the United States currently share the name Kalayah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 253,031 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kalayah a Common or Rare Name?
Kalayah 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 Kalayah Mean?
Kalayah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kalayah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kalayah Most Popular?
The name Kalayah reached peak popularity in 2024, with 140 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Kalayah?
Approximately 1,304 people named Kalayah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,313. That works out to roughly 1 in 253,031 Americans.
Is Kalayah a rare name?
Kalayah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 253,031 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kalayah mean?
Kalayah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kalayah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kalayah are male and 100% are female.
When was Kalayah most popular?
Kalayah peaked in 2024 with 140 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.