1943Peak 19892025
Quick answers about Kala
How many people are named Kala?
An estimated 7,435 living Americans are named Kala.
How rare is Kala?
Kala is very rare among babies today, with 10 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 98.1% from its 1989 peak.
How old is the typical Kala?
The median age of a living American named Kala is approximately 36 years, with most bearers falling between 30 and 40 years old.
Is Kala still popular?
No. Kala is endangered as a baby name, down 98.1% from its 1989 peak with 10 births in 2025.
Diaspora map
Kala spread fast — broke out in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, and Tennessee (1987) and ran high in 13 states within a decade.
Broke out: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, and Tennessee, 1987 · over-represented in 13 states over 6 years
Origin
≤5 yrs
≤15 yrs
16+ yrs
No breakout
