Kaela Name Popularity and Statistics
Kaela is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Kaela?
Kaela is spelled K-A-E-L-A. The name has 5 letters.
Kaela Popularity in 2025
Rank#6,116
Recorded Births19
- Girls usage fell 816 places to #6,116 and recorded 5 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Kaela Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 19 | #6,116 |
| 2024 | Girls | 24 | #5,300 |
| 2023 | Girls | 35 | #4,114 |
| 2022 | Girls | 20 | #5,984 |
| 2021 | Girls | 14 | #7,630 |
| 2020 | Girls | 19 | #6,083 |
| 2019 | Girls | 20 | #5,986 |
| 2018 | Girls | 21 | #5,785 |
| 2017 | Girls | 27 | #4,922 |
| 2016 | Girls | 47 | #3,379 |
| 2015 | Girls | 32 | #4,403 |
| 2014 | Girls | 47 | #3,369 |
| 2013 | Girls | 42 | #3,645 |
| 2012 | Girls | 59 | #2,901 |
| 2011 | Girls | 67 | #2,638 |
| 2010 | Girls | 72 | #2,538 |
| 2009 | Girls | 87 | #2,244 |
| 2008 | Girls | 139 | #1,631 |
| 2007 | Girls | 168 | #1,415 |
| 2006 | Girls | 166 | #1,375 |
| 2005 | Girls | 172 | #1,297 |
| 2004 | Girls | 196 | #1,152 |
| 2003 | Girls | 226 | #1,020 |
| 2002 | Girls | 240 | #933 |
When Was Kaela Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1996 · Girls
345 recorded births
National rank #648
1997 · Girls
335 recorded births
National rank #657
1999 · Girls
323 recorded births
National rank #700
1998 · Girls
304 recorded births
National rank #726
Where Kaela Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #3,285 | 5 |