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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kalylah — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Kalyla|Kalyn
ArabicGirl↑↑ Surging

Kalylah

kay-LEE-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#9198
↑↑ Surging
#9198
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 8
Peak rank
#9198 in 2024
5yr change
+7118 ranks
Birth frequency
3.1 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212024

Rank #9198 · Rising since 2021

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Arabic girl names
Kalylah

Popularity score: 8  ·  SSA Rank: #9198

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
94
Higher than 94% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+7118 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
20 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ModernArabic-influencedFeminine3-syllableContemporaryRareLyricalSuffix -lahTrendingVariation
Character
crowned in laurel
STRONG
High confidence

Kalylah is an Arabic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #9198 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +7118 ranks
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:#9198 · very rare
Kalylah at a Glance
Meaning:Derived from Kayla with Arabic roots meaning 'laurel' or 'crown,' the -lah suffix adds lyrical femininity common in contemporary naming.
Language root:Arabic · English
Peak rank:#9198 in 2024
5yr change:+7118 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
KaylaKaylaniKayleeLaylaAaliyahAmelia
Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kalylah
AaliyahAmeliaLaylaSiennaKaylaJasmineZahara
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kalylah · Overview
Summary

Kalylah is an Arabic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #9198 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Kalylah scores 94/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 7118 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Whimsical character
Kalylah carries a soft, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Kalylah is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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