Kahla
Kahla is a girl baby name. Ranked #35,720 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
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Historical Record
Kahla first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 679 babies have been named Kahla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kahla is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,720 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #35,720
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Kahla
Kahla is a girl name .
Kahla is currently ranked #35,720 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kahla include Kah, Kay, and Kahie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kahla 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