Kalea

Kalea - A very unique female name

Kalea appeared on the charts for the first time in 1990 on position #3586. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kalea and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kalea? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kalea. The baby girl name Kalea was given to 122 baby girls in 2025, ranking #1290 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 10,684 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kalea peaked in popularity 22 years ago in 2004 on position 1238.

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Kalea is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kalea is currently topping the baby name charts in Hawaii at position #48 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,971.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kalea is where you live.

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Kalea origin and meaning

Hawaiian

'Joy, happiness' — kalea is the Hawaiian word for joy

Kalea is a Hawaiian word name that entered American data in 1990 as Hawaiian names began travelling beyond the islands. It peaked in 2008 and has recovered slightly since 2020. Its meaning is a genuine dictionary word, not a name-book invention.

Attested etymology

Kalea is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Kalea, pop culture references for the name Kalea and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kalea

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kalea, sorted by popularity.

Kelly / Kayla / Kaylee / Kylie / Kelli / Khloe / Kylee / Kellie / Kelley / Kyla /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Kalea

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kalea a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kalea?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

kah-LEH-ah · /kəˈlɛə/
The data table counts 2 syllables; the name is usually spoken in three — kah-LEH-ah — though some families compress it to two.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Kaleah — Respelling with a final h.

Nicknames: Lea

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1990, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

NatureInternational

Why parents choose it

Kalea is chosen for its real Hawaiian meaning of joy and its soft, vowel-rich sound.

Worth knowing

• Often misread as Kayla, and Kalea/Kaleah spelling confusion follows it.