Rising since 2005, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Khalaya since 2000
Babies named Khalaya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 87 |
| 2020s | 93 |
Meaning & origin
Khalaya is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 2000, reflecting a wave of inventive naming styles that blend familiar sounds and suffixes. Its ranking in 2025 was 6,838, with an estimated 1 in 100,454 girls given the name. The name reached its peak popularity in 2022, and has been on a rising trajectory since 2005, suggesting growing but still rare use. While no top states have been recorded, Khalaya fits among creative names like Aaliyah and Kalaya. Its etymology is not tied to any traditional language or culture, making it a distinctly contemporary choice.
Khalaya is a name that first appeared in U.S. birth records around 2000, suggesting it is a modern coinage. It may be a creative respelling of Kalaya or a blend of popular name elements like 'Khal-' (from Khalil or Khaleesi) and '-aya' (common in names like Maya or Aaliyah). No traditional etymology or historical usage has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Khal, Laya, Khali
Sibling names for Khalaya
Names that share Khalaya's style, for a brother or sister.
