Kahlaya
Kahlaya is a girl baby name. Ranked #14,244 in the US, popular nicknames include Kah, Kay, and Kahie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Kahlaya is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Kahlaya often also consider Avaa, Lynx, Kingsleigh .
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Historical Record
Kahlaya first appeared in US Social Security records in 2012.
Over 65 babies have been named Kahlaya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kahlaya is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #14,244 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #14,244
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Kahlaya
Kahlaya is a girl name .
Kahlaya is currently ranked #14,244 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kahlaya include Kah, Kay, Kahie, and Kahlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kahlaya include Kahlani, Kahlia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis