Kela
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Kela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 901 babies have been named Kela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kela is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,873 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,873
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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