girl's name
Kalya
kal-YAH
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 682
Kalya is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 2017, when 30 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 29,475 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2003.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Kalya Over Time
Births per decade in France, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 180 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 140 |
How Popular Is Kalya?
In 2025, Kalya was given to 20 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Kalya 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 Kalya
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kalya Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kalya over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kalya
- Pronunciation kal-YAH
Sibling Names for Kalya
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kalya — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kalya
How popular is the name Kalya?
In 2025, Kalya was given to 20 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Kalya a girl's or a boy's name?
Kalya is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kalya?
Kalya has 2 syllables.
When was Kalya most popular?
Kalya peaked in 2017, when 30 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Kalya a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Kalya currently ranks #1,728 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.