Kaela
5 countries#6116 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kaela was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
6,358 births recorded 1967–2025 · currently #6116 · peaked in 1996 with 345 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
252 births recorded 1997–2020 · peaked in 2007 with 32 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
183 births recorded 1997–2020 · peaked in 2007 with 22 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
102 births recorded 2003–2022 · currently #5124 · peaked in 2007 with 16 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
53 births recorded 2000–2016 · peaked in 2006 with 7 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
16 births recorded 2004–2011 · peaked in 2004 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kaela’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1375 | — |
| 2007 | #1415 | ↓40 |
| 2008 | #1631 | ↓216 |
| 2009 | #2244 | ↓613 |
| 2010 | #2538 | ↓294 |
| 2011 | #2638 | ↓100 |
| 2012 | #2901 | ↓263 |
| 2013 | #3645 | ↓744 |
| 2014 | #3369 | ↑276 |
| 2015 | #4403 | ↓1034 |
| 2016 | #3379 | ↑1024 |
| 2017 | #4922 | ↓1543 |
| 2018 | #5785 | ↓863 |
| 2019 | #5986 | ↓201 |
| 2020 | #6083 | ↓97 |
| 2021 | #7630 | ↓1547 |
| 2022 | #5984 | ↑1646 |
| 2023 | #4114 | ↑1870 |
| 2024 | #5300 | ↓1186 |
| 2025 | #6116 | ↓816 |
Frequently asked questions about Kaela
Is Kaela a popular name?
Yes — Kaela currently ranks #6116 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kaela more common for boys or girls?
Kaela is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kaela most popular?
Kaela peaked in 1996 in United States, with 345 recorded births that year.
Is Kaela rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kaela’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #5457 in 1967 to #6116 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kaela?
At least 6,712 babies have been recorded with the name Kaela across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kaela popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kaela appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kaela?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kaela include Joleigh, Kalyn.
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