Holding steady.
Popularity of Kaula since 1983
Babies named Kaula per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 109 |
| 1990s | 95 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kaula is an exceedingly rare American name first recorded in 1983. Its peak year of usage was 1988, though it has never entered the top 1000 and remains below the threshold for a reliable one-in-N estimate. The name's trajectory has been stable, with very few births each year. It may be a modern invention or a creative variant of names like Kaia or Kala. Despite its obscurity, Kaula has a soft, two-syllable sound that fits contemporary naming trends. Its top states of usage are not recorded due to low numbers, but it appears to have originated in the United States.
Kaula first appeared in the United States in 1983. It may be a creative respelling of names like Kyla or Kaia, or a short form of longer names. Due to its recent and rare use, no definitive etymology or cultural origin has been established.
Sibling names for Kaula
Names that share Kaula's style, for a brother or sister.
