Total births
462
Unisex name · since 1984
Kahli
Since 1984, U.S. Social Security records show 462 babies named Kahli, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12563
- among girls today
- 462
- born since 1984
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other girls
462 babies have been named Kahli since 1984, making it today's #12563 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Kahli recorded 462 times among girls since 1984, holding rank #12563 nationally today, ahead of 29% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2024.
- #12563 among girls today
- 462 born since 1984
- 2010s peak decade
- 29% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kahli is currently the #12563 unisex name in America, more common than 29% of girls - 462 born since 1984, peaking in the 2010s.
- #12563
- among girls today
- 462
- born since 1984
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other girls
Kahli vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#12563
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 29% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Kahli was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
26 babies were named Kahli in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Kahli compares
462 Top 46% higher than 54% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kahli's all-time total is 21% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kahli | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 462 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 26 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kahli's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kahli's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1984, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 26, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kahli at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#12,563
Active since
1984
Kahli popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2024
- Peak year (2015)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Kahli popularity over time - boys
117 total births recorded since 1998 (Kahli as boys' name)
Kahli by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kahli's strongest decade.
190 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Kahli births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 23
1980s
23 births
- 1990s
1990s
91 births
- 2000s
2000s
107 births
- 2010s
2010s
190 births
- 2020s 51
2020s
51 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 190 births (41% of all-time use).
Kahli by state
Where Kahli concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 1.1% |
Pennsylvania share of Kahli's total US births 1.1%
5 of 462 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kahli? ▼
Since 1984, Social Security records show 462 babies named Kahli. Today it holds rank #12563 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2015, with 26 births.
When was Kahli most popular? ▼
Kahli was most popular in the 2010s decade with 190 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Kahli most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kahli are Pennsylvania (5 births).
Is Kahli a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kahli is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 462 births, and as a boy's name it has 117 births.
How long has the name Kahli been used? ▼
Records for Kahli go back to 1984, giving 41 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Kahli? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kahlani, Kahlan, Kahlia, Kahla, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kahli's data
- Kahli's decade-level peak was the 2010s (190 total births); usage has since declined to 51 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Kahlis (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kahli
Nearby Names Like Kahli
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kahli
Kahlani Girl
#835 2,213 births
Kahlan Girl
#6537 1,484 births
Kahlia Girl
#3425 1,334 births
Kahla Girl
679 births
Kahealani Girl
#9729 469 births
Compare Kahli side by side: Kahli vs Kahlani Kahli vs Kahlan Kahli vs Kahlia
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1984–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kahli: #12563 Unisex Name - 462 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kahli. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kahli draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.