Kanyla
Every Kanyla since 2002 — 389 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kanyla
Kanyla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,815 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 389 American babies have been named Kanyla. Its peak came in 2020, when 33 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 Kanyla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kanyla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #4,815 |
| 2024 | 26 | #5,080 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,473 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,454 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,320 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4,217 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,183 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,380 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,670 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,074 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,799 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,863 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,569 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,729 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,606 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,509 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,036 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,920 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,483 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,396 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,155 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,780 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,738 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kanyla in 2025?
Kanyla ranked #4,815 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kanyla?
389 babies have been named Kanyla in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kanyla most popular?
Kanyla peaked in 2020, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Kanyla a boy or girl name?
Kanyla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kanyla rising or falling?
Kanyla is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.