Girl · #12,237 in 2026

Khaila

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

Current Rank

#12,237

Peak Rank

#1,792 (1996)

Total Babies

443

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1991

First Year

2022

Last Year

1996

Peak Year

#1792

Peak Rank

443

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Khaila

Khaila first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1991, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 82 Khailas were born — ranking #1,792 that year. As of 2026, Khaila ranks #12,237 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 443 Khailas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Khaila

Phonetically similar names — useful when Khaila 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 Khaila

What does the name Khaila mean?

Khaila is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Khaila in 2026?

In 2026, Khaila ranks #12,237 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Khaila most popular?

Khaila reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #1,792 that year with 82 babies given the name.

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

Khaila has historically been most popular in Louisiana, Virginia, Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Khaila.

Is Khaila a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Khaila?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Khaila include Aurie, Celestie, Eline. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Khaila

Khaila is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 443 births in the dataset. Khaila's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #1,792. Use the chart and map above to compare Khaila'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.