Total births
162
Girls' name · since 1909
Phala
Phala has 162 recorded births since 1909 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1942 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 162
- total births
- 1909–1976
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Phala sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 162 recorded since 1909.
Social Security Administration records show Phala recorded 162 times among girls since 1909, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1909 to 1976.
- 162 total births
- 1909–1976 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
162 girls have been named Phala since 1909, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1976.
- 162
- total births
- 1909–1976
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Phala was born in this single decade.
1942
Single peak year
11 babies were named Phala in 1942 - its busiest year on record.
Phala's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Phala's SSA record in two at 1940 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1915, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1942 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Phala at a glance
Last recorded 1976Peak year
1942
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1909
Phala popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1909–1976
- Peak year (1942)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Phala by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Phala's strongest decade.
49 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Phala births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 6
1900s
6 births
- 1910s 19
1910s
19 births
- 1920s
1920s
26 births
- 1930s
1930s
28 births
- 1940s
1940s
49 births
- 1950s 13
1950s
13 births
- 1960s 16
1960s
16 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 49 births (30% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Phala? ▼
Since 1909, Social Security records show 162 babies named Phala. The most recent recorded year was 1976. Its busiest year on record was 1942, with 11 births.
When was Phala most popular? ▼
Phala was most popular in the 1940s decade with 49 total births. The single peak year was 1942.
How long has the name Phala been used? ▼
Phala has been recorded in Social Security data since 1909, spanning 68 years of data through 1976.
What names are similar to Phala? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Phaedra, Pharrah, Phallon, Pharah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Phala's data
- Phala's decade-level peak was the 1940s (49 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- 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 Phala
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Phala
Phaedra Girl
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Pharrah Girl
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Phallon Girl
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Pharah Girl
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Phaith Girl
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Compare Phala side by side: Phala vs Phaedra Phala vs Pharrah Phala vs Phallon
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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, 1909–1976 (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. "Phala: Baby Name Since 1909 - 162 Births, Peak 1942." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/phala. 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 Phala 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.