How Many People Are Named Kalia?
Complete statistics for the name Kalia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kalia means 'beautiful' in Sanskrit and is a very rare female name. Only 1 in 59,114 Americans have this name, with around 5,582 people named Kalia living in the US today. The majority, 85%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 5,640 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: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kalia Through the Generations
Kalia has seen its peak popularity in 2008 when 229 babies were given this name. Since then, it's remained stable, with most of the 5,582 living bearers being under 30 years old. This indicates that Kalia is a name embraced by younger generations, with 4,808 under-30s compared to just 827 aged between 30 and 60, and only 5 over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kalia's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Kalia
How Many People Have the Name Kalia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 703 people in the United States currently share the name Kalia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 471,478 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kalia a Common or Rare Name?
Kalia 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 Kalia Mean?
Kalia means "beautiful" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kalia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kalia Most Popular?
The name Kalia reached peak popularity in 2008, with 229 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Kalia?
Approximately 703 people named Kalia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 703. That works out to roughly 1 in 471,478 Americans.
Is Kalia a rare name?
Kalia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 471,478 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kalia mean?
Kalia means "beautiful" and comes from Sanskrit origins.
Is Kalia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kalia are male and 100% are female.
When was Kalia most popular?
Kalia peaked in 2008 with 229 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.