Kaleah
Every Kaleah since 1978 — 4,439 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaleah
Kaleah is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,425 in 2025 with 152 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 4,439 American babies have been named Kaleah. Its peak came in 2013, when 239 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kaleah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaleah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 152 | #1,425 |
| 2024 | 155 | #1,432 |
| 2023 | 178 | #1,287 |
| 2022 | 187 | #1,281 |
| 2021 | 196 | #1,211 |
| 2020 | 155 | #1,415 |
| 2019 | 218 | #1,118 |
| 2018 | 155 | #1,432 |
| 2017 | 169 | #1,367 |
| 2016 | 190 | #1,276 |
| 2015 | 215 | #1,174 |
| 2014 | 201 | #1,215 |
| 2013 | 239 | #1,040 |
| 2012 | 216 | #1,142 |
| 2011 | 218 | #1,124 |
| 2010 | 200 | #1,208 |
| 2009 | 178 | #1,346 |
| 2008 | 154 | #1,517 |
| 2007 | 137 | #1,629 |
| 2006 | 119 | #1,748 |
| 2005 | 111 | #1,773 |
| 2004 | 119 | #1,634 |
| 2003 | 87 | #2,050 |
| 2002 | 75 | #2,213 |
| 2001 | 51 | #2,858 |
| 2000 | 44 | #3,137 |
| 1995 | 29 | #3,717 |
| 1990 | 15 | #5,965 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,731 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,046 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaleah in 2025?
Kaleah ranked #1,425 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 152 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaleah?
4,439 babies have been named Kaleah in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaleah most popular?
Kaleah peaked in 2013, when 239 newborns received the name.
Is Kaleah a boy or girl name?
Kaleah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaleah rising or falling?
Kaleah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.