How old is someone named Kaila?
The average Kaila is 27 years old.
Half of all living Kailas are between 20 and 34.
When was Kaila popular?
Kaila had one big moment, peaking in 1991. 59% of the babies ever named Kaila arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 30 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 144 | 130 |
| 1980s | 1,862 | 1,800 |
| 1990s | 5,939 | 5,800 |
| 2000s | 4,223 | 4,200 |
| 2010s | 1,712 | 1,700 |
| 2020s | 646 | 640 |
How many Kailas are still alive?
About 14,000 Kailas are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 15,000 babies named Kaila since 1964.
Nearly every Kaila ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Kaila?
About half of living Kailas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 1%
- Millennial 42%
- Gen Z 45%
- Gen Alpha 12%
Is Kaila an old name?
Not really. Kaila is younger than 56 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Kaila will be 49 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Kaila a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Kailas are women.
Names the same age as Kaila
NAME TWIN
Kaila's name twin is Jasmine. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jasmine's age curve is the closest match to Kaila's: 95% alike.
Other spellings: Kayla (28) · Cayla (27) · Kaylah (22) · Kaela (28)
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Questions about the name Kaila
How old is the average Kaila?
The average Kaila in the US is 27 years old. The median is 28, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Kaila?
About 14,000 Kailas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 15,000 babies given the name since 1964.
When was the name Kaila most popular?
In 1991, when about 700 baby girls were named Kaila.
Is Kaila a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 45% of living Kailas, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this