How Many People Are Named Kaleya?

Complete statistics for the name Kaleya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kaleya
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Kaleya means 'beautiful' in Sanskrit, making it a rare gem among names. Only 1 in 805,506 Americans carry this unique moniker, with just 410 people named Kaleya alive today. The majority, 99%, are under 30, highlighting its status as a modern choice.

~410
Living in US
1 in 805,506
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Beautiful
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Radiant Innovative Charismatic
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

734
Worldwide Bearers
#487,350
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
86
🇨🇩 DR Congo
82
🇿🇲 Zambia
75
🇺🇸 United States
410
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
21
🇹🇿 Tanzania
11
🇲🇼 Malawi
9
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
8
🇺🇬 Uganda
2
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
410 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
407
Would be under 30 (99%)
6
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 413 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: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
68

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kaleya Through the Generations

Kaleya emerged as a name in the mid-2000s, peaking in popularity in 2005 with 24 births. Since then, it's seen a slow decline, but remains a fresh option for parents seeking something distinctive. With an average age of 15, most Kaleyas are young adults, and only a handful have reached their thirties, indicating it's a name embraced by younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

✨ Similar Names to Kaleya

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kaleya's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Kaleya

How Many People Have the Name Kaleya?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 410 people in the United States currently share the name Kaleya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 805,506 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kaleya a Common or Rare Name?

Kaleya 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 Kaleya Mean?

Kaleya means "beautiful" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kaleya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Kaleya Most Popular?

The name Kaleya reached peak popularity in 2005, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Kaleya?

Approximately 410 people named Kaleya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 413. That works out to roughly 1 in 805,506 Americans.

Is Kaleya a rare name?

Kaleya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 805,506 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kaleya mean?

Kaleya means "beautiful" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Kaleya more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kaleya are male and 100% are female.

When was Kaleya most popular?

Kaleya peaked in 2005 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US410
All-Time Births413
1 in X1 in 805,506
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2005
World Rank#487,350
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.