How Many People Are Named Kella?
Complete statistics for the name Kella: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kella is a very rare female name, with only 444 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 743,674 Americans. The majority of those named Kella are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 458 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: 2013Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kella Through the Generations
Kella peaked in popularity in 2013 with 23 births, but its overall trend shows a decline since then. As of now, the average age of someone named Kella is 29, with 278 individuals under 30, 128 aged between 30 and 60, and 52 over 60. This distribution highlights how Kella remains a relatively new name in the American lexicon, favored by younger generations.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kella's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kella
How Many People Have the Name Kella?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 157 people in the United States currently share the name Kella. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,111,142 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kella a Common or Rare Name?
Kella 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 Kella Mean?
Kella means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kella in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kella Most Popular?
The name Kella reached peak popularity in 2013, with 23 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 Kella?
Approximately 157 people named Kella live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 157. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,111,142 Americans.
Is Kella a rare name?
Kella is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,111,142 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kella mean?
Kella means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kella more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kella are male and 100% are female.
When was Kella most popular?
Kella peaked in 2013 with 23 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.