Keila
Every Keila since 1956 — 7,424 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keila
Keila is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,551 in 2025 with 136 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 7,424 American babies have been named Keila. Its peak came in 2006, when 239 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 Keila stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keila year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 136 | #1,551 |
| 2024 | 136 | #1,565 |
| 2023 | 96 | #2,040 |
| 2022 | 81 | #2,310 |
| 2021 | 81 | #2,279 |
| 2020 | 99 | #1,936 |
| 2019 | 127 | #1,664 |
| 2018 | 137 | #1,580 |
| 2017 | 138 | #1,584 |
| 2016 | 182 | #1,317 |
| 2015 | 169 | #1,395 |
| 2014 | 178 | #1,331 |
| 2013 | 200 | #1,199 |
| 2012 | 171 | #1,370 |
| 2011 | 193 | #1,238 |
| 2010 | 187 | #1,277 |
| 2009 | 225 | #1,125 |
| 2008 | 238 | #1,092 |
| 2007 | 230 | #1,126 |
| 2006 | 239 | #1,066 |
| 2005 | 232 | #1,036 |
| 2004 | 220 | #1,053 |
| 2003 | 210 | #1,066 |
| 2002 | 218 | #1,005 |
| 2001 | 217 | #991 |
| 2000 | 183 | #1,119 |
| 1995 | 161 | #1,104 |
| 1990 | 141 | #1,205 |
| 1985 | 69 | #1,685 |
| 1980 | 46 | #2,203 |
| 1975 | 30 | #2,584 |
| 1970 | 25 | #2,817 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,533 |
| 1960 | 16 | #3,149 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keila in 2025?
Keila ranked #1,551 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 136 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keila?
7,424 babies have been named Keila in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keila most popular?
Keila peaked in 2006, when 239 newborns received the name.
Is Keila a boy or girl name?
Keila is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keila rising or falling?
Keila is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.