How Many People Are Named Kela?
Complete statistics for the name Kela: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kela is a very rare female name, with only 868 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 380,142 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1994 with 32 births, but its usage has been slowly declining since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with intuition, insight, and spiritual awareness.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 40All 901 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: 1994Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kela Through the Generations
Kela has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, though it never reached widespread popularity. Born in 1994, the peak year saw 32 births, marking a high point in the name's history. Today, the majority of those named Kela are aged between 30 and 60, with 69% falling into this age bracket, while 25% are under 30 and 6% are over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kela's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kela
How Many People Have the Name Kela?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 868 people in the United States currently share the name Kela. That works out to roughly 1 in every 380,142 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kela a Common or Rare Name?
Kela 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 Kela Mean?
Kela means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kela in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kela Most Popular?
The name Kela reached peak popularity in 1994, with 32 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 Kela?
Approximately 868 people named Kela live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 901. That works out to roughly 1 in 380,142 Americans.
Is Kela a rare name?
Kela is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 380,142 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kela mean?
Kela means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kela more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kela are male and 100% are female.
When was Kela most popular?
Kela peaked in 1994 with 32 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.