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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kahlaya — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Kahlanni|Kahlayah
ArabicGirl↑↑ Surging

Kahlaya

kah-LAH-yuh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#11556
↑↑ Surging
#11556
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 6
Peak rank
#10659 in 2020
5yr change
+4729 ranks
Birth frequency
2.2 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #11556 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Arabic girl names
Kahlaya

Popularity score: 6  ·  SSA Rank: #11556

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
94
Higher than 94% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+4729 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
25 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ArabicModernGirl3-syllableContemporaryRareLyrical endingTrendy variant
STRONG
High confidence

Kahlaya is an Arabic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #11556 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +4729 ranks
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:#11556 · very rare
Kahlaya at a Glance
Meaning:A modern invented name with possible connections to Arabic 'khalaya' (cells/spaces). Often used as a contemporary variation blending Kayla with other elements.
Language root:Arabic
Peak rank:#10659 in 2020
5yr change:+4729 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
KaylaKaliaKhalidaLaylaAlaya
Similar Style
AmayaAnayaAaliyahAriella◈Izella
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kahlaya
Amira◈ZaraNylaAriaMiraLeahNiaSage◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kahlaya · Overview
Summary

Kahlaya is an Arabic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #11556 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Kahlaya scores 94/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 4729 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Whimsical character
Kahlaya carries a soft, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Kahlaya is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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