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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kahlayah — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Kahlaya|Kahlea
ArabicGirl→ Stable

Kahlayah

kah-LAY-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16416 in 2022

Peak: #16240 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16416 in 2022

Peak: #16240 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 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)20202022

Rank #16416 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
70
Higher than 70% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ModernArabic-influencedGirl3-syllableContemporaryCreative SpellingAfrican American Naming TraditionRising Trend
Character
creative expressionspiritual depthinner strengthgraceful presenceauthentic truth
STRONG
High confidence

Kahlayah is an Arabic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:—
Kahlayah at a Glance
Meaning:A modern creative variation, likely blending Arabic elements with contemporary spelling patterns popular in African American naming traditions.
Language root:Arabic
Peak rank:#16240 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
AaliyahAliyahKaliahKaylaLayla
Similar Style
ZayleeAmiyahJaliyahTaniyahMalayah
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kahlayah
Amara◈ZaraAaliyahNaomiSimone◈AishaMaya◈Nia
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↓ Declining
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↓ Fading
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↓ Fading
Malayah
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Amira
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kahlayah · Overview
Summary

Kahlayah is an Arabic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Kahlayah scores 70/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Modern · Whimsical character
Kahlayah carries a warm, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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