Kahlia
Every Kahlia since 1976 — 1,334 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kahlia
Kahlia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,318 in 2025 with 47 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 1,334 American babies have been named Kahlia. Its peak came in 2020, when 66 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Kahlia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kahlia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47 | #3,318 |
| 2024 | 46 | #3,426 |
| 2023 | 65 | #2,683 |
| 2022 | 37 | #4,002 |
| 2021 | 63 | #2,736 |
| 2020 | 66 | #2,584 |
| 2019 | 52 | #3,112 |
| 2018 | 56 | #2,943 |
| 2017 | 46 | #3,414 |
| 2016 | 45 | #3,490 |
| 2015 | 44 | #3,560 |
| 2014 | 46 | #3,458 |
| 2013 | 37 | #4,040 |
| 2012 | 48 | #3,399 |
| 2011 | 36 | #4,111 |
| 2010 | 37 | #4,066 |
| 2009 | 36 | #4,232 |
| 2008 | 37 | #4,226 |
| 2007 | 50 | #3,356 |
| 2006 | 50 | #3,285 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,664 |
| 2004 | 36 | #3,946 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,686 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,346 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,125 |
| 2000 | 21 | #5,394 |
| 1995 | 24 | #4,273 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,658 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,091 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kahlia in 2025?
Kahlia ranked #3,318 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 47 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kahlia?
1,334 babies have been named Kahlia in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kahlia most popular?
Kahlia peaked in 2020, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Kahlia a boy or girl name?
Kahlia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kahlia rising or falling?
Kahlia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.