How Many People Are Named Kylah?
Complete statistics for the name Kylah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kylah is a very rare female name, with only 6,096 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 54,135 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2009 with 292 births, and now it's a genuinely modern name, with 93% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 6,152 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: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kylah Through the Generations
Kylah has seen a steady rise and decline in usage since its inception, peaking in 2009 with 292 births. Today, the majority of those named Kylah are young, with 5,695 under 30 years old, indicating that it's a name predominantly embraced by younger generations. The average age of someone named Kylah is 17, reflecting its status as a contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kylah's American roots
📄 About the Name Kylah
How Many People Have the Name Kylah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,096 people in the United States currently share the name Kylah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 54,135 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kylah a Common or Rare Name?
Kylah 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 Kylah Mean?
Kylah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kylah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kylah Most Popular?
The name Kylah reached peak popularity in 2009, with 292 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Kylah?
Approximately 6,096 people named Kylah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,152. That works out to roughly 1 in 54,135 Americans.
Is Kylah a rare name?
Kylah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 54,135 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kylah mean?
Kylah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Kylah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kylah are male and 100% are female.
When was Kylah most popular?
Kylah peaked in 2009 with 292 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.