Kylah
Rare spelling variant of Kyla.
Every Kylah since 1976 — 6,281 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kylah
Kylah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,645 in 2025 with 126 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 6,281 American babies have been named Kylah. Its peak came in 2009, when 292 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 Kylah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kylah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 126 | #1,645 |
| 2024 | 186 | #1,257 |
| 2023 | 190 | #1,236 |
| 2022 | 127 | #1,664 |
| 2021 | 160 | #1,375 |
| 2020 | 173 | #1,289 |
| 2019 | 176 | #1,304 |
| 2018 | 207 | #1,166 |
| 2017 | 183 | #1,289 |
| 2016 | 247 | #1,058 |
| 2015 | 230 | #1,115 |
| 2014 | 273 | #977 |
| 2013 | 262 | #963 |
| 2012 | 262 | #969 |
| 2011 | 274 | #942 |
| 2010 | 272 | #946 |
| 2009 | 292 | #921 |
| 2008 | 261 | #1,012 |
| 2007 | 268 | #997 |
| 2006 | 227 | #1,104 |
| 2005 | 217 | #1,100 |
| 2004 | 198 | #1,150 |
| 2003 | 219 | #1,044 |
| 2002 | 175 | #1,178 |
| 2001 | 139 | #1,373 |
| 2000 | 141 | #1,341 |
| 1995 | 51 | #2,505 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,674 |
| 1985 | 15 | #4,976 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,531 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kylah mean?
Rare spelling variant of Kyla.
How popular is the name Kylah in 2025?
Kylah ranked #1,645 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 126 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kylah?
6,281 babies have been named Kylah in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kylah most popular?
Kylah peaked in 2009, when 292 newborns received the name.
Is Kylah a boy or girl name?
Kylah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kylah rising or falling?
Kylah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.