Total births
190
Girls' name · since 2012
Kathaleya
Since 2012, U.S. Social Security records show 190 babies named Kathaleya, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6368
- among girls today
- 190
- born since 2012
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Kathaleya is the #6368 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 190 recorded since 2012.
Kathaleya has 190 recorded births among girls since 2012, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6368 as of the latest data, more common than 64% of girls, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2012 to 2025.
- #6368 among girls today
- 190 born since 2012
- 2020s peak decade
- 64% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Kathaleya is currently the #6368 girls' name in America, more common than 64% of girls - 190 born since 2012, peaking in the 2020s.
- #6368
- among girls today
- 190
- born since 2012
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other girls
Kathaleya vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6368
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 64% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Kathaleya was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
22 babies were named Kathaleya in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Kathaleya compares
190 36th percentile among 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
Kathaleya's all-time total is 50% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kathaleya | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 190 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 22 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kathaleya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kathaleya's SSA record in two at 2019 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2013, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kathaleya at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#6,368
Active since
2012
Kathaleya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2012–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Kathaleya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Kathaleya's strongest decade.
105 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Kathaleya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s
2010s
85 births
- 2020s
2020s
105 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 105 births (55% of all-time use).
Kathaleya by state
Where Kathaleya concentrates geographically, total births since 2012
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 15 | 7.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 12 | 6.3% |
California share of Kathaleya's total US births 7.9%
Even split
15 of 190 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kathaleya? ▼
Since 2012, Social Security records show 190 babies named Kathaleya. Today it holds rank #6368 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 22 births.
When was Kathaleya most popular? ▼
Kathaleya was most popular in the 2020s decade with 105 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Kathaleya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kathaleya are California (15 births), Texas (12 births).
How long has the name Kathaleya been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kathaleya since 2012 -- 14 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kathaleya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kathleen, Katherine, Kathryn, Kathy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kathaleya's data
- California records the most Kathaleyas (15 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 Kathaleya
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kathaleya
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Kathryn Girl
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Kathy Girl
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Katie Girl
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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, 2012–2025 (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. "Kathaleya: #6368 Girls' Name - 190 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kathaleya. 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 Kathaleya 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.