Total births
1,131
Girls' name · since 1983
Kaleia
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 1,131 babies named Kaleia, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2022
- among girls today
- 1,131
- born since 1983
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Kaleia is the #2022 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 1,131 recorded since 1983.
Social Security Administration records show Kaleia recorded 1,131 times among girls since 1983, holding rank #2022 nationally today, ahead of 89% of girls, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2025.
- #2022 among girls today
- 1,131 born since 1983
- 2020s peak decade
- 89% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kaleia is currently the #2022 girls' name in America, more common than 89% of girls - 1,131 born since 1983, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2022
- among girls today
- 1,131
- born since 1983
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other girls
Kaleia vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2022
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 89% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Kaleia was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
100 babies were named Kaleia in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Kaleia compares
1,131 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
Kaleia's all-time total is 196% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kaleia | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,131 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 100 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kaleia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kaleia splits its recorded history at 2009: 80% of all births land in the more recent half, 20% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1992 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2023 peak of 100 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kaleia at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#2,022
Active since
1983
Kaleia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 100
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Kaleia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Kaleia's strongest decade.
495 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Kaleia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 8
1980s
8 births
- 1990s 46
1990s
46 births
- 2000s
2000s
203 births
- 2010s
2010s
379 births
- 2020s
2020s
495 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 495 births (44% of all-time use).
How Kaleia 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 Kaleia's total volume
Kaleia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kaleia by state
Where Kaleia concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 265 | 23.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 46 | 4.1% |
| #3 | Florida | | 28 | 2.5% |
| #4 | Washington | | 16 | 1.4% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #6 | New York | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Nevada | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Kaleia's total US births 23.4%
Even split
265 of 1,131 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaleia? ▼
1,131 babies have been named Kaleia since 1983. It currently ranks #2022 among girls. The peak year was 2023 with 100 births.
When was Kaleia most popular? ▼
Kaleia was most popular in the 2020s decade with 495 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Kaleia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kaleia are California (265 births), Texas (46 births), Florida (28 births).
How long has the name Kaleia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kaleia since 1983 -- 43 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kaleia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kali, Kaleigh, Kaley, Kaliyah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kaleia's data
- California records the most Kaleias (265 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 Kaleia
Nearby Names Like Kaleia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaleia
Kali Girl
#295 32,527 births
Kaleigh Girl
#2761 16,244 births
Kaley Girl
#2705 13,682 births
Kaliyah Girl
#442 12,946 births
Kallie Girl
#846 12,683 births
Compare Kaleia side by side: Kaleia vs Kali Kaleia vs Kaleigh Kaleia vs Kaley
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kaleia
Aleya #2021
2,128 births · Peak 2025
Makena #2023
6,568 births · Peak 2005
Saira #2020
3,645 births · Peak 2021
Anayeli #2024
2,635 births · Peak 2001
Hindy #2019
2,018 births · Peak 2025
Divine #2025
2,487 births · Peak 2022
Karmen #2018
7,272 births · Peak 2008
Empress #2026
1,753 births · Peak 2019
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, 1983–2025 (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. "Kaleia: #2022 Girls' Name - 1,131 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaleia. 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 Kaleia 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.