Kala
Kala is a boy baby name. Ranked #21,093 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kala first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 92 babies have been named Kala in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kala is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,093 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,093
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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Kala is also used as a girl name, ranked #8892.
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About the Name Kala
Kala is a boy name .
Is Kala a boy or girl name? Kala is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,093 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,892. Kala is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kala is currently ranked #21,093 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kala include Kaleb, Kaleo, Kalel, Kaladin, Kallen . 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