Kailah
Every Kailah since 1982 — 2,263 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kailah
Kailah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,478 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 2,263 American babies have been named Kailah. Its peak came in 2002, when 99 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Kailah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kailah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #5,478 |
| 2024 | 34 | #4,250 |
| 2023 | 46 | #3,451 |
| 2022 | 35 | #4,152 |
| 2021 | 35 | #4,137 |
| 2020 | 42 | #3,574 |
| 2019 | 39 | #3,823 |
| 2018 | 40 | #3,760 |
| 2017 | 43 | #3,590 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3,889 |
| 2015 | 64 | #2,759 |
| 2014 | 61 | #2,827 |
| 2013 | 63 | #2,743 |
| 2012 | 54 | #3,117 |
| 2011 | 68 | #2,625 |
| 2010 | 80 | #2,372 |
| 2009 | 79 | #2,437 |
| 2008 | 71 | #2,615 |
| 2007 | 85 | #2,282 |
| 2006 | 78 | #2,411 |
| 2005 | 83 | #2,215 |
| 2004 | 92 | #2,012 |
| 2003 | 89 | #2,024 |
| 2002 | 99 | #1,814 |
| 2001 | 95 | #1,855 |
| 2000 | 98 | #1,783 |
| 1995 | 62 | #2,170 |
| 1990 | 30 | #3,561 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,866 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kailah in 2025?
Kailah ranked #5,478 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kailah?
2,263 babies have been named Kailah in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kailah most popular?
Kailah peaked in 2002, when 99 newborns received the name.
Is Kailah a boy or girl name?
Kailah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kailah rising or falling?
Kailah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.