Kyla
Peaked at #162 nationally in 2004, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1940, Kyla has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Kyla — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#162
in 2004
Current rank
#548
in 2024
Years tracked
78
1940–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1940, Kyla reached its peak popularity for girls in 2004, ranking #162 nationally with 2,038 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #356 (2014) to #548 (2024) — a 35% drop.
As of 2024, Kyla ranks #548 nationally for girls, with 552 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #548 | 552 |
| 2023 | #565 | 525 |
| 2022 | #560 | 545 |
| 2021 | #498 | 626 |
| 2020 | #492 | 621 |
| 2019 | #464 | 673 |
| 2018 | #435 | 728 |
| 2017 | #388 | 807 |
Kyla — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#6987
in 1997
Last ranked
#10772
in 2004
Years tracked
5
1987–2004
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1987, Kyla reached its peak popularity for boys in 1997, ranking #6987 nationally with 8 babies given the name that year.
Kyla hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2004, when it stood at #10772.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #10,772 | 6 |
| 2003 | #11,967 | 5 |
| 1997 | #6,987 | 8 |
| 1992 | #9,219 | 5 |
| 1987 | #7,627 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Kyla most popular?
Kyla was most popular in 2004, when it ranked #162 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kyla becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Kyla?
At least 43,183 babies have been recorded with the name Kyla in the US since 1940, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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