Kailia
A variant of Kyla, derived from the Gaelic name meaning "boastful or humble".
Name Census estimates that about 227 living Americans carry the first name Kailia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kailia today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kailia births was 2012 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kailia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
227
~ 1 in 1,509,931 Americans
Peak year
2012
24 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,560
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Kailia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kailia from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 127 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kailia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kailia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kailia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kailias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kailia
The name Kailia has its origins in the ancient Greek language and culture, dating back to the classical era around the 5th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "kalos," which means "beautiful" or "good." This name was likely used to describe a person who possessed physical beauty or inner virtue.
In ancient Greek mythology, there were several figures associated with the concept of beauty and goodness, such as Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, and Kallistō, a nymph renowned for her exceptional beauty. While the name Kailia itself may not have been explicitly mentioned in these stories, its linguistic roots suggest a connection to these ideals of physical and moral perfection.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kailia can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire, where it was occasionally given to Greek individuals during the medieval period. One notable bearer of this name was Kailia of Constantinople, a noblewoman who lived in the 12th century AD and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.
Throughout the ages, several other individuals have carried the name Kailia, although their historical significance may vary. One example is Kailia Mavromichalis, a Greek revolutionary who fought against the Ottoman Empire during the Greek War of Independence in the early 19th century. Born in 1799, she is remembered for her bravery and leadership in battle.
Another notable figure was Kailia Parnassus, a Greek philosopher and scholar who lived in the late 16th century. She was renowned for her contributions to the study of ancient Greek literature and her advocacy for women's education during the Renaissance period.
In the realm of art, Kailia Delacroix was a French painter active in the late 19th century. Born in 1858, she was known for her vibrant depictions of landscapes and still lifes, and her works were exhibited in several prestigious salons in Paris.
Lastly, Kailia Petrova was a Russian ballet dancer who graced the stages of the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow during the early 20th century. Born in 1892, she was celebrated for her technical precision and expressive performances, leaving a lasting impact on the world of classical ballet.
These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who have borne the name Kailia throughout history, reflecting its enduring connection to ideals of beauty, goodness, and excellence across various cultures and time periods.
People
Kailia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kailia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kailia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kailia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 227 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kailia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,509,931 US residents.
Is Kailia a common name?
We classify Kailia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 229 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kailia most popular?
The single biggest year for Kailia was 2012, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kailia is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kailia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kailia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.