How Many People Are Named Kila?
Complete statistics for the name Kila: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kila means 'battle' in Sanskrit, fitting for such a rare name. Only 904 people named Kila live in the US today, making up just 1 in 364,955 Americans. The majority, 47%, are under 30, giving it a modern twist.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 931 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: 1972Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kila Through the Generations
Since its peak in 1972 with 60 births, Kila has seen a steady decline, but it remains a name between classic and modern. With an average age of 33, most people named Kila are still in their prime, with 439 under 30 and 456 aged 30-60. Only 36 are over 60, indicating that while the name isn't new, it's far from being a grandparent's name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kila's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Kila
How Many People Have the Name Kila?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 172 people in the United States currently share the name Kila. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,927,031 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kila a Common or Rare Name?
Kila 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 Kila Mean?
Kila means "battle" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kila in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kila Most Popular?
The name Kila reached peak popularity in 1972, with 60 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 Kila?
Approximately 172 people named Kila live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 172. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,927,031 Americans.
Is Kila a rare name?
Kila is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,927,031 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kila mean?
Kila means "battle" and comes from Sanskrit origins.
Is Kila more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kila are male and 100% are female.
When was Kila most popular?
Kila peaked in 1972 with 60 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.