Kalia
Every Kalia since 1963 — 5,870 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kalia
Kalia is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,064 in 2025 with 229 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 5,870 American babies have been named Kalia. Its peak came in 2008, when 229 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 Kalia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kalia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 229 | #1,064 |
| 2024 | 186 | #1,254 |
| 2023 | 220 | #1,118 |
| 2022 | 215 | #1,136 |
| 2021 | 175 | #1,299 |
| 2020 | 188 | #1,217 |
| 2019 | 169 | #1,345 |
| 2018 | 173 | #1,317 |
| 2017 | 163 | #1,407 |
| 2016 | 149 | #1,520 |
| 2015 | 209 | #1,198 |
| 2014 | 194 | #1,250 |
| 2013 | 215 | #1,127 |
| 2012 | 211 | #1,162 |
| 2011 | 210 | #1,167 |
| 2010 | 180 | #1,309 |
| 2009 | 225 | #1,124 |
| 2008 | 229 | #1,128 |
| 2007 | 228 | #1,131 |
| 2006 | 194 | #1,244 |
| 2005 | 208 | #1,129 |
| 2004 | 144 | #1,433 |
| 2003 | 126 | #1,536 |
| 2002 | 132 | #1,447 |
| 2001 | 114 | #1,615 |
| 2000 | 101 | #1,735 |
| 1995 | 97 | #1,570 |
| 1990 | 51 | #2,416 |
| 1985 | 36 | #2,676 |
| 1980 | 15 | #4,831 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kalia in 2025?
Kalia ranked #1,064 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 229 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kalia?
5,870 babies have been named Kalia in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kalia most popular?
Kalia peaked in 2008, when 229 newborns received the name.
Is Kalia a boy or girl name?
Kalia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kalia rising or falling?
Kalia has been roughly stable over the past decade.