Total births
1,046
Girls' name · since 1984
Kailea
Since 1984, U.S. Social Security records show 1,046 babies named Kailea, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4158
- among girls today
- 1,046
- born since 1984
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Kailea is the #4158 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 1,046 recorded since 1984.
Kailea has 1,046 recorded births among girls since 1984, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4158 as of the latest data, more common than 77% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2025.
- #4158 among girls today
- 1,046 born since 1984
- 2010s peak decade
- 77% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kailea is currently the #4158 girls' name in America, more common than 77% of girls - 1,046 born since 1984, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4158
- among girls today
- 1,046
- born since 1984
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other girls
Kailea vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4158
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 77% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Kailea was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
58 babies were named Kailea in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Kailea compares
1,046 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
Kailea's all-time total is 174% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kailea | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,046 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 58 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kailea's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kailea splits its recorded history at 2005: 66% of all births land in the more recent half, 34% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1984 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2025 peak of 58 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kailea at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#4,158
Active since
1984
Kailea popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 58
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Kailea by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kailea's strongest decade.
324 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Kailea births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 40
1980s
40 births
- 1990s
1990s
170 births
- 2000s
2000s
285 births
- 2010s
2010s
324 births
- 2020s
2020s
227 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 324 births (31% of all-time use).
How Kailea compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kailea's total volume
Kailea vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kailea by state
Where Kailea concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 162 | 15.5% |
| #2 | Hawaii | | 139 | 13.3% |
| #3 | Texas | | 13 | 1.2% |
California share of Kailea's total US births 15.5%
Even split
162 of 1,046 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kailea? ▼
1,046 babies have been named Kailea since 1984. It currently ranks #4158 among girls. The peak year was 2025 with 58 births.
When was Kailea most popular? ▼
Kailea was most popular in the 2010s decade with 324 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Kailea most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kailea are California (162 births), Hawaii (139 births), Texas (13 births).
How long has the name Kailea been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kailea since 1984 -- 42 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kailea? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kaitlyn, Kaitlin, Kailey, Kaia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kailea's data
- Kailea's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (324 total births) through the 2020s (227) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Kaileas (162 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Kailea
Nearby Names Like Kailea
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kailea
Kaitlyn Girl
#650 166,689 births
Kaitlin Girl
#4931 57,355 births
Kailey Girl
#1285 27,244 births
Kaia Girl
#180 20,909 births
Kaitlynn Girl
#3490 16,419 births
Compare Kailea side by side: Kailea vs Kaitlyn Kailea vs Kaitlin Kailea vs Kailey
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kailea
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, 1984–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kailea: #4158 Girls' Name - 1,046 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kailea. 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 Kailea 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.