How Many People Are Named Kiyla?

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

Kiyla
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Kiyla is a very rare female name, with only 282 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,168,423 Americans. The vast majority, 97%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~282
Living in US
1 in 1,168,423
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Innovative Energetic Confident
22
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 22 represents a powerful blend of vision and leadership.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

366
Worldwide Bearers
#1,046,220
Global Rank
🇨🇲 Cameroon
59
🇮🇩 Indonesia
16
🇺🇸 United States
282
🇿🇦 South Africa
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
282 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
277
Would be under 30 (97%)
8
Would be 30–60 (3%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 285 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: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
30

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

📜 Kiyla Through the Generations

Kiyla emerged as a name in the late 20th century, peaking in popularity in 2007 with 20 births. Since then, its usage has been declining, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. Today, most Kiylas are young adults, with 277 under 30 and only 8 between 30 and 60, indicating a strong preference among younger parents.

✨ Similar Names to Kiyla

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kiyla's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Kiyla

How Many People Have the Name Kiyla?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 282 people in the United States currently share the name Kiyla. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,168,423 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kiyla a Common or Rare Name?

Kiyla 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 Kiyla Mean?

Kiyla means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Kiyla Most Popular?

The name Kiyla reached peak popularity in 2007, with 20 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 Kiyla?

Approximately 282 people named Kiyla live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 285. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,168,423 Americans.

Is Kiyla a rare name?

Kiyla is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,168,423 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kiyla mean?

Kiyla means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Kiyla more male or female?

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

When was Kiyla most popular?

Kiyla peaked in 2007 with 20 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.

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 US282
All-Time Births285
1 in X1 in 1,168,423
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2007
World Rank#1,046,220
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.