Declining since 2021, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Kelaya since 2002
Babies named Kelaya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s | 95 |
Meaning & origin
Kelaya is a modern girl's name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2002. It reached its peak popularity in 2022, suggesting a rise in interest before entering a downward trajectory since 2021. In 2025, it ranked 7,491 with approximately 1 in 114,805 newborn girls receiving the name. The name's structure mirrors other fashionable coinages, combining a soft 'K' sound with the melodic '-aya' ending. While not tied to any specific cultural or historical tradition, Kelaya fits well with contemporary naming trends that favor invented, euphonious names. It did not appear among the top states for usage, indicating a diffuse but limited presence across the country.
Kelaya first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2002. It likely follows the trend of creating feminine names with the popular 'Kay-' or 'K-' prefix and the '-aya' suffix, as seen in names like Maya or Alaya. The name does not have a known etymological root in any traditional language.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay, Laya
Sibling names for Kelaya
Names that share Kelaya's style, for a brother or sister.
