Kaylia Girl

Popularity: #937 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KAY-lee-uh //ˈkeɪliə//

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: English: Pure; Hebrew: Crown

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kaylia is believed to be a modern variation of the name Kaylee, which itself has roots in both Irish and Hebrew. The Irish origin can be traced back to the name Caolainn, meaning 'slender' or 'fair,' while the Hebrew connection is often linked to the name Kayla, which is derived from the Hebrew word 'kail,' meaning 'crown' or 'laurel.' The evolution into Kaylia likely occurred through a combination of phonetic adaptation and the blending of cultural influences, particularly in English-speaking contexts where names often undergo transformation to create unique variants.

Historically, the name Kaylee gained traction in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as part of a broader trend towards names that incorporate the '-lee' suffix. This suffix has been popularized through various cultural references, including characters in literature and television, which helped to solidify its place in contemporary naming practices.

While Kaylia itself does not have specific historical milestones akin to more traditional names, its roots in Kaylee and the associated meanings have contributed to its appeal. Culturally, names like Kaylia resonate with themes of beauty and strength, often symbolizing grace and elegance.

The use of diminutive forms, such as Kay or Kaye, reflects a common practice in many cultures to create affectionate or informal versions of names, enhancing their personal significance. The name's melodic quality and positive connotations have allowed it to find a place in the lexicon of modern names, embodying a blend of heritage and contemporary sensibilities.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kaylia was first seen in the United States in 1982.

Kaylia has ranked as high as #4826 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in California, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Kaylia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Kaylia is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Kaylia was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Kaylia.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 11 11
2024 12 12
2023 11 11
2022 12 12
2021 8 8
2020 8 8
2019 14 14
2018 7 7
2017 7 7
2016 14 14
2015 10 10
2014 15 15
2013 16 16
2012 18 18
2011 13 13
2010 19 19
2009 19 19
2008 23 23
2007 31 31
2006 34 34
2005 21 21
2004 31 31
2003 31 31
2002 26 26
2001 33 33
2000 27 27
1999 26 26
1998 25 25
1997 25 25
1996 41 41
1995 22 22
1994 30 30
1993 20 20
1992 14 14
1991 25 25
1990 19 19
1989 27 27
1988 13 13
1987 20 20
1986 7 7
1983 6 6
1982 6 6

Top States for Kaylia (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
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