boy's name
Bala
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 58
Bala is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2010 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Peaked in France in 1983, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1983.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Bala over time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2010s. The striped bar is the 2010s, still in progress — it covers 2010 to 2010, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s (to 2010) | 5 |
How popular is Bala?
In 2010, Bala was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Bala is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Bala
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Bala also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Bala over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Bala
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Bala — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Bala
How popular is the name Bala?
In 2010, Bala was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Bala a girl's or a boy's name?
Bala is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Bala?
Bala has 2 syllables.
When was Bala most popular?
Bala peaked in 1983, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.