Girl · #10,568 in 2026

Kaala

Name: Popularity of the name Kaala in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kaala, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,568

Peak Rank

#8,587 (1991)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1982

First Year

1996

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#8587

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kaala

Kaala first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1982, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 9 Kaalas were born — ranking #8,587 that year. As of 2026, Kaala ranks #10,568 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 43 Kaalas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kaala

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kaala is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaala

What does the name Kaala mean?

Kaala is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kaala in 2026?

In 2026, Kaala ranks #10,568 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Kaala most popular?

Kaala reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #8,587 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Kaala a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kaala is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Kaala?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kaala include Jullia, Richel, Charnel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kaala

Kaala is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 43 births in the dataset. Kaala's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #8,587. Use the chart and map above to compare Kaala's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.