How Many People Are Named Khala?

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

Khala
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Khala means 'mother' in Sanskrit, making it a deeply meaningful choice. Only 276 people named Khala live in the US today, with just 1 in 1,194,525 Americans sharing this rare name. The majority, 42%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~276
Living in US
1 in 1,194,525
Americans
1996
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Mother
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Caring Protective Strong Nurturing
6
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and love.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,461
Worldwide Bearers
#120,850
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
1,186
🇳🇵 Nepal
669
🇹🇩 Chad
433
🇵🇰 Pakistan
227
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
212
🇸🇳 Senegal
102
🇺🇸 United States
100
🇿🇦 South Africa
97
🇳🇬 Nigeria
97
🇮🇶 Iraq
48

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
276 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
118
Would be under 30 (42%)
163
Would be 30–60 (58%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 281 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: 1996

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
76
International
92

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

📜 Khala Through the Generations

Khala's journey through the generations shows a steady presence since its peak in 1996 when 25 babies were named Khala. Today, the average age of those named Khala is 31, with most falling between 30 and 60 years old. This distribution highlights Khala as a name embraced by a younger generation, yet stable enough to maintain its unique identity over time.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Carolina 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Khala's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Khala

How Many People Have the Name Khala?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 276 people in the United States currently share the name Khala. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,194,525 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Khala a Common or Rare Name?

Khala 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 Khala Mean?

Khala means "mother" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Khala Most Popular?

The name Khala reached peak popularity in 1996, with 25 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 Khala?

Approximately 276 people named Khala live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 281. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,194,525 Americans.

Is Khala a rare name?

Khala is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,194,525 Americans has this name.

What does the name Khala mean?

Khala means "mother" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Khala more male or female?

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

When was Khala most popular?

Khala peaked in 1996 with 25 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.

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 US276
All-Time Births281
1 in X1 in 1,194,525
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age31
Peak Year1996
World Rank#120,850
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.