Girl nameCurrently #1,527 in the USRising
Kalayah
3 syllablesPeak year: 20247 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kalayah's meaning
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Kalayah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kalayah |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 7 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 29 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2009 | 35 |
| 2010 | 42 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 41 |
| 2013 | 54 |
| 2014 | 59 |
| 2015 | 47 |
| 2016 | 55 |
| 2017 | 67 |
| 2018 | 60 |
| 2019 | 76 |
| 2020 | 99 |
| 2021 | 115 |
| 2022 | 124 |
| 2023 | 117 |
| 2024 | 140 |
Kalayah through the decades
- Kalayah peaked in 2024, when 140 babies were named Kalayah in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kalayah has risen 154% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kalayah currently ranks #1,527 in the US and is on the rise.