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1983

First Year

1999

Last Year

1988

Peak Year

#3039

Peak Rank

204

Total Count

14

Years Active

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## The Story of Kaula

The earliest SSA record of Kaula as a baby girl name dates back to 1983, when 8 babies received it. 1988 was its biggest year on record, with 33 newborns named Kaula — #3,039 in the national rankings. The 1980s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 53% of all recorded Kaulas. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1999 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 204 Kaulas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Kaula

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

* [Kala](/kala)
* [Cala](/cala)
* [Calah](/calah)
* Kolla
* [Cola](/cola)
* [Kayla](/kayla)
* Killa
* [Callie](/callie)
* [Kyla](/kyla)
* [Kayleigh](/kayleigh)
* Colla
* [Calla](/calla)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Kaula

What does the name Kaula mean?

Kaula is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1983\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kaula in 2026?

In 2026, Kaula ranks #14,411 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kaula most popular?

Kaula reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #3,039 that year with 33 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kaula most popular?

Kaula has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kaula.

Is Kaula a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kaula?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kaula include Lasondra, Daliah, Aiya. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧LasondraPeak #3039](/lasondra)[👧DaliahPeak #3039](/daliah)[👧AiyaPeak #3039](/aiya)[👧AvarosePeak #3039](/avarose)[👧DelvaPeak #3040](/delva)[👧RithaPeak #3040](/ritha)[👧MardelPeak #3040](/mardel)[👧VenidaPeak #3040](/venida)

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## About the name Kaula 

Kaula is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1983 and has accumulated 204 births in the dataset. Kaula's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #3,039\. Use the chart and map above to compare Kaula's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1988 → ](/year/1988)
* [ Names of the 1980s → ](/decade/1980s)
* [ Names starting with "K" → ](/letter/k)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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