Total births
1,168
Girls' name · since 1977
Kalila
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 1,168 babies named Kalila, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3663
- among girls today
- 1,168
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other girls
Kalila currently ranks #3663 among girls' names in America, with 1,168 babies recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Kalila recorded 1,168 times among girls since 1977, holding rank #3663 nationally today, ahead of 79% 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 1977 to 2025.
- #3663 among girls today
- 1,168 born since 1977
- 2010s peak decade
- 79% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Kalila is currently the #3663 girls' name in America, more common than 79% of girls - 1,168 born since 1977, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3663
- among girls today
- 1,168
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other girls
Kalila vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3663
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 79% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Kalila was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
67 babies were named Kalila in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Kalila compares
1,168 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
Kalila's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kalila | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,168 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 67 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kalila's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kalila's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 76% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 24%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1977, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2019 peak of 67, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kalila at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#3,663
Active since
1977
Kalila popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 67
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Kalila by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kalila's strongest decade.
420 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Kalila births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 22
1970s
22 births
- 1980s 85
1980s
85 births
- 1990s 151
1990s
151 births
- 2000s
2000s
210 births
- 2010s
2010s
420 births
- 2020s
2020s
280 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 420 births (36% of all-time use).
How Kalila 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 Kalila's total volume
Kalila vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kalila by state
Where Kalila concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 91 | 7.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 71 | 6.1% |
| #3 | Florida | | 29 | 2.5% |
| #4 | New York | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Kalila's total US births 7.8%
Even split
91 of 1,168 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kalila? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 1,168 babies named Kalila. Today it holds rank #3663 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2019, with 67 births.
When was Kalila most popular? ▼
Kalila was most popular in the 2010s decade with 420 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Kalila most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kalila are California (91 births), Texas (71 births), Florida (29 births).
How long has the name Kalila been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kalila since 1977 -- 49 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kalila? ▼
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 Kalila's data
- Kalila's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (420 total births) through the 2020s (280) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Kalilas (91 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 Kalila
Nearby Names Like Kalila
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kalila
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 Kalila side by side: Kalila vs Kali Kalila vs Kaleigh Kalila vs Kaley
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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, 1977–2025 (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. "Kalila: #3663 Girls' Name - 1,168 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kalila. 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 Kalila 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.