How Many People Are Named Kula?

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

Kula
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Kula means 'circle' in Sanskrit, symbolizing unity and wholeness. Only 10 people named Kula live in the US today, making up just 1 in 34,015,183 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1983 with 5 births.

~2,124
Living in US
1 in 156,050
Americans
1983
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Circle
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Harmonious Inclusive Caring
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 signifies compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

59,017
Worldwide Bearers
#16,074
Global Rank
🇳🇵 Nepal
45,235
🇮🇳 India
6,982
🇱🇷 Liberia
2,200
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1,017
🇰🇪 Kenya
732
🇨🇩 DR Congo
726
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
476
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
306
🇿🇦 South Africa
216
🇮🇩 Indonesia
176

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
10 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 42
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
10
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 10 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: 1983

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
8
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
71
International
99

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

📜 Kula Through the Generations

Kula, a name rooted in Sanskrit, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1983 with 5 births. Today, there are exactly 10 people named Kula living in the country, representing a very rare name choice. Interestingly, all individuals named Kula are between the ages of 30 and 60, indicating a stable trend among a newer generation of parents.

✨ Similar Names to Kula

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kula's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Kula

How Many People Have the Name Kula?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,124 people in the United States currently share the name Kula. That works out to roughly 1 in every 156,050 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kula a Common or Rare Name?

Kula 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 Kula Mean?

Kula means "circle" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Kula Most Popular?

The name Kula reached peak popularity in 1983, with 5 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 Kula?

Approximately 2,124 people named Kula live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,124. That works out to roughly 1 in 156,050 Americans.

Is Kula a rare name?

Kula is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 156,050 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kula mean?

Kula means "circle" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Kula more male or female?

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

When was Kula most popular?

Kula peaked in 1983 with 5 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 US2,124
All-Time Births2,124
1 in X1 in 156,050
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age42
Peak Year1983
World Rank#16,074
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.