Holding steady.
Popularity of Kiala since 1985
Babies named Kiala per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 104 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Kiala is a modern American name that first appeared in 1985, a time when inventive, melodic names beginning with 'Ki' were gaining appeal. Its usage peaked in 2003, yet it remains extremely rare, never having ranked among the top 1,000 names. The name's trajectory has been stable, with no dramatic surges or declines. Kiala's obscurity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that feels both fresh and underused, with a feminine sound and a touch of modernity.
Kiala is a modern coinage first recorded in the United States in 1985. It may be a blend of the popular prefix "Ki-" (as in Kiana or Kira) with the fashionable "-ala" suffix, or an invented spelling inspired by names like Kaya and Kia. The name has never ranked among the top 1,000 U.S. names, maintaining a very low but stable usage since its introduction.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ki, Kiki
Sibling names for Kiala
Names that share Kiala's style, for a brother or sister.
