Declining since 2012, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Kailia since 1994
Babies named Kailia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 28 |
| 2010s | 128 |
| 2020s | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Kailia is a modern American name first recorded in 1994. It rose in popularity through the 2000s, peaking in 2012, and has since declined in use. In 2025, it ranked 14,942 with an estimated 1 in 321,453 girls receiving the name. Its origins are unclear, and it is best understood as a creative combination of phonetic elements from names like Kayla and Kylie, fitted with the feminine suffix -ia. The name has never appeared among the most popular names in any state. Kailia’s trajectory places it among a cohort of similarly constructed names that emerged in the late 20th century, appealing to parents seeking a modern, distinctive sound.
Kailia first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1994, suggesting a modern coinage rather than a historical name. It likely blends the phonetic elements of names such as Kayla or Kylie with the popular -ia ending seen in names like Amelia or Olivia. The name has no known meaning in any ancient language.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kai, Kiki, Lia
Sibling names for Kailia
Names that share Kailia's style, for a brother or sister.
