Kila
Pronunciation: [ k-IHL-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kila first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 5 babies have been named Kila in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kila is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,932 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,932
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Kila is also used as a girl name, ranked #23137.
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About the Name Kila
Kila is a boy name .
Is Kila a boy or girl name? Kila is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,932 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,137. Kila is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kila is currently ranked #39,932 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kila include Killian, Kilian, Kilyan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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