Unisex · #10,757 in 2026

Kahler

Current Rank
#10,757
Peak Rank
#7,998 (2006)
Total Babies
53
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #12,070 (6 total)
👦 Boy peak #7,998 (53 total)
👦As Boy Name
1997
First Year
2018
Last Year
2006
Peak Year
#7998
Peak Rank
53
Total Count
8
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1997
First Year
1997
Last Year
1997
Peak Year
#12070
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Kahler

As a girl name

Kahler first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1997, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1997, when 6 Kahlers were born — ranking #12,070 that year. As of 2026, Kahler ranks #12,070 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Kahlers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Kahler first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1997, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 9 Kahlers were born — ranking #7,998 that year. As of 2026, Kahler ranks #10,757 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 53 Kahlers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Kahler

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

  • Collar
  • Coller
  • Collor
  • Choler
  • Koller
  • Kollar
  • Collare
  • Color
  • Caller
  • Couleur
  • Killer
  • Colour

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kahler

What does the name Kahler mean?
Kahler is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1997. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Kahler in 2026?
In 2026, Kahler ranks #10,757 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Kahler most popular?
Kahler reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #7,998 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Kahler a unisex name?
Yes — Kahler is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 10% of Kahlers assigned female and 90% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Kahler?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kahler include Fedrick, Darlyn, Lovelle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kahler

Kahler is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 53 births in the dataset. Kahler's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #7,998. Use the chart and map above to compare Kahler'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.