Total births
12
Girls' name · since 1950
Kaleta
Since 1950, U.S. Social Security records show 12 babies named Kaleta, peaking in 1950. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 12
- total births
- 1950–1981
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Kaleta sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 12 recorded since 1950.
Social Security Administration records show Kaleta recorded 12 times among girls since 1950, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1950 to 1981.
- 12 total births
- 1950–1981 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
12 girls have been named Kaleta since 1950, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1981.
- 12
- total births
- 1950–1981
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Kaleta was born in this single decade.
1950
Single peak year
6 babies were named Kaleta in 1950 - its busiest year on record.
Kaleta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kaleta's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1950, with only 6 births recorded.
Kaleta at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1950
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1950
Kaleta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–1981
- Peak year (1950)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Kaleta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Kaleta's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Kaleta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
6 births
- 1980s
1980s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 6 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaleta? ▼
12 babies have been named Kaleta since 1950. It was last recorded in 1981. The peak year was 1950 with 6 births.
When was Kaleta most popular? ▼
Kaleta was most popular in the 1950s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1950.
How long has the name Kaleta been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kaleta since 1950 -- 32 years through the most recent 1981 data.
What names are similar to Kaleta? ▼
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 Kaleta's data
- Kaleta's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 1980s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Kaleta
Nearby Names Like Kaleta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaleta
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 Kaleta side by side: Kaleta vs Kali Kaleta vs Kaleigh Kaleta vs Kaley
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1950–1981 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kaleta: Baby Name Since 1950 - 12 Births, Peak 1950." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaleta. 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 Kaleta 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 July 2026.