Kalayah

Girl name

Kalayah has been given to 1,442 babies in the U.S. since 1998. It peaked in 2024.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,442

Peak year

2024 (140 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1998

10-year trend

▲ +174%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Kalayah — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Kaliyahgirl

12,951 babies since 1994

Alayahgirl

12,228 babies since 1992

Malayahgirl

4,367 babies since 1994

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Sonoragirl

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Manalgirl

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Zylahgirl

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Rawangirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Kalayah?

Kalayah has been given to 1,442 babies in the U.S. since 1998. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kalayah peak?

Kalayah peaked in 2024, when 140 babies were given the name.

Is Kalayah a girl or boy name?

Kalayah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Kalayah are girls).

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