Girl · #15,243 in 2026

Kahlila

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

Current Rank

#15,243

Peak Rank

#8,128 (1981)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1981

First Year

2024

Last Year

1981

Peak Year

#8128

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kahlila

Kahlila first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1981, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1981, when 7 Kahlilas were born — ranking #8,128 that year. As of 2026, Kahlila ranks #15,243 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 52 Kahlilas 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 Kahlila

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

Calia
Colella
Khalilah
Calmly
Kahlua
Kaylea
Kaleel
Caliche
Kalima
Callaloo
Calio
Calleja

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kahlila

What does the name Kahlila mean?

Kahlila is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1981. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kahlila in 2026?

In 2026, Kahlila ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kahlila most popular?

Kahlila reached its peak popularity in 1981, ranking #8,128 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Kahlila a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kahlila?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kahlila include Reuben, Leonides, Crestina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kahlila

Kahlila is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 52 births in the dataset. Kahlila's peak popularity came in 1981 when it ranked #8,128. Use the chart and map above to compare Kahlila'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.