Kila
Pronunciation: [ k-IHL-uh ]
Kila is a girl baby name. Ranked #23,137 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kila first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 926 babies have been named Kila in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kila is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #23,137 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,137
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Kila
Kila is a girl name .
Is Kila a boy or girl name? Kila is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #23,137 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #39,932. Kila is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kila is currently ranked #23,137 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kila include Kiley . 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