Total births
23
Girls' name · since 1996
Khailah
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 23 babies named Khailah, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 23
- total births
- 1996–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
Khailah sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 23 recorded since 1996.
Social Security Administration records show Khailah recorded 23 times among girls since 1996, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2000.
- 23 total births
- 1996–2000 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 78% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
23 girls have been named Khailah since 1996, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2000.
- 23
- total births
- 1996–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
78% of everyone ever named Khailah was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
11 babies were named Khailah in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Khailah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Khailah splits its recorded history at 1997: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2000 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1996 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Khailah at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1996
Khailah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2000
- Peak year (1996)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 5 years of records
Khailah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Khailah's strongest decade.
18 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 78% of all-time use.
Khailah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
18 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 18 births (78% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Khailah? ▼
Since 1996, Social Security records show 23 babies named Khailah. The most recent recorded year was 2000. Its busiest year on record was 1996, with 11 births.
When was Khailah most popular? ▼
Khailah was most popular in the 1990s decade with 18 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
How long has the name Khailah been used? ▼
Khailah has been recorded in Social Security data since 1996, spanning 5 years of data through 2000.
What names are similar to Khailah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Khadijah, Khaleesi, Khadija, Khalia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Khailah's data
- Khailah's decade-level peak was the 1990s (18 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Khailah
Nearby Names Like Khailah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Khailah
Khadijah Girl
#1298 7,596 births
Khaleesi Girl
#667 5,537 births
Khadija Girl
#1075 5,271 births
Khalia Girl
#1908 3,572 births
Khalani Girl
#903 2,671 births
Compare Khailah side by side: Khailah vs Khadijah Khailah vs Khaleesi Khailah vs Khadija
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, 1996–2000 (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. "Khailah: Baby Name Since 1996 - 23 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/khailah. 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 Khailah 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.