Kaela
Every Kaela since 1967 — 6,358 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaela
Kaela is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,215 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 6,358 American babies have been named Kaela. Its peak came in 1996, when 345 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kaela stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaela year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #6,215 |
| 2024 | 24 | #5,366 |
| 2023 | 35 | #4,150 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,093 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,813 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,190 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,070 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,889 |
| 2017 | 27 | #4,991 |
| 2016 | 47 | #3,396 |
| 2015 | 32 | #4,446 |
| 2014 | 47 | #3,392 |
| 2013 | 42 | #3,670 |
| 2012 | 59 | #2,918 |
| 2011 | 67 | #2,649 |
| 2010 | 72 | #2,551 |
| 2009 | 87 | #2,255 |
| 2008 | 139 | #1,631 |
| 2007 | 168 | #1,418 |
| 2006 | 166 | #1,375 |
| 2005 | 172 | #1,298 |
| 2004 | 196 | #1,156 |
| 2003 | 226 | #1,020 |
| 2002 | 240 | #934 |
| 2001 | 265 | #861 |
| 2000 | 254 | #867 |
| 1995 | 299 | #703 |
| 1990 | 248 | #808 |
| 1985 | 72 | #1,640 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,543 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,720 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,578 |
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Famous people named Kaela
- Kaela Kimura Singer · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaela in 2025?
Kaela ranked #6,215 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaela?
6,358 babies have been named Kaela in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaela most popular?
Kaela peaked in 1996, when 345 newborns received the name.
Is Kaela a boy or girl name?
Kaela is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaela rising or falling?
Kaela is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kaela?
Well-known people named Kaela include Kaela Kimura (singer).