Kalaysia
A name of uncertain origin that could possibly derive from a combination of other names.
Name Census estimates that about 279 living Americans carry the first name Kalaysia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kalaysia today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kalaysia births was 2023 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kalaysia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
279
~ 1 in 1,228,510 Americans
Peak year
2023
25 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,486
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Kalaysia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kalaysia from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 118 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kalaysia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kalaysia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kalaysia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kalaysias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kalaysia
The name Kalaysia is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, with its roots tracing back to the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period, circa 1500-500 BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit words "kala," meaning time or season, and "yasi," which can be translated as "to go" or "to move." This combination suggests a connection to the concept of the passage of time or the changing of seasons.
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, there are references to deities and celestial beings associated with the cycles of nature and the cosmic order. It is possible that the name Kalaysia may have been inspired by these divine figures or used to honor the natural rhythms of the universe. However, specific mentions of the name itself in ancient texts have not been conclusively documented.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Kalaysia can be traced back to the 9th century CE, during the Pala Empire in the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent. Historical records from this period mention a few individuals bearing this name, though their exact identities and roles remain obscure.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Kalaysia. One such individual was Kalaysia Devi, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 12th century CE during the Sena Dynasty in Bengal. Her works, though largely lost to time, were celebrated for their eloquence and insights into the human condition.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Kalaysia Bhattacharya, a 16th-century philosopher and spiritual teacher from the Nath tradition in India. His teachings on the unity of the soul and the divine are said to have influenced many seekers of his time.
In the realm of arts and culture, Kalaysia Desai was a celebrated classical dancer and choreographer who lived in the late 19th century. Her contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Indian dance forms earned her widespread acclaim and recognition.
During the 20th century, Kalaysia Chaudhuri was a renowned Bengali writer and social activist. Her literary works, which often explored themes of gender equality and social justice, left a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of Bengal.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Kalaysia, each leaving their unique mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage.
People
Kalaysia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kalaysia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kalaysia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kalaysia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 279 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kalaysia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,228,510 US residents.
Is Kalaysia a common name?
We classify Kalaysia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 282 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kalaysia most popular?
The single biggest year for Kalaysia was 2023, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kalaysia is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kalaysia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kalaysia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kalaysia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kalaysia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kalaysia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kalaysia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Kalaysia?
Want to know how many people have the name Kalaysia? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.