Kalia - A very unique female name
Kalia at a glance
Kalia is ranked #1069 among girl baby names in 2025, with 178 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #1069 and first appeared on the charts in 1985.
- Rank in 2025
- #1069
- Births in 2025
- 178
- Peak year
- 2025 (#1069)
- First appeared
- 1985
- Trend
- #1283 in 2020 → #1069 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 7,323 girls
- Visitor rating
- 4.6/5 (7 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 7,323 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kalia peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1069.
Famous with this name
Kalia
Kalia Prescott
Tushar Kalia
How would you rate Kalia, 1-5?
Kalia is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kalia is currently topping the baby name charts in Hawaii at position #85 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,577.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 Kalia is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Kalia origin and meaning
Multiple origins — modern American use is mixed
Uncertain — Kalia may be a modern elaboration of Kayla-type names, a form of the Greek Kallia ('beautiful'), or a Hawaiian-influenced name; no single derivation is documented for American use
Kalia appeared in the mid-1980s and peaked in 2008. Its sound fits several possible sources at once, and name sites often assign it a single pretty meaning that the evidence does not support.
Origin uncertain
Kalia is a 5 letter name with 3 syllables.
To see famous people named Kalia, pop culture references for the name Kalia and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Kalia
We've found the following names that sound similar to Kalia, sorted by popularity.
Kelly / Kayla / Kaylee / Kylie / Kelli / Khloe / Kylee / Kellie / Kelley / Kyla /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)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1069 |
| 2024 | 1345 |
| 2023 | 1135 |
| 2022 | 1138 |
| 2021 | 1364 |
| 2020 | 1283 |
| 2019 | 1330 |
| 2018 | 1354 |
| 2017 | 1390 |
| 2016 | 1621 |
| 2015 | 1180 |
| 2014 | 1333 |
| 2013 | 1213 |
| 2012 | 1252 |
| 2011 | 1214 |
| 2010 | 1314 |
| 2009 | 1100 |
| 2008 | 1103 |
| 2007 | 1185 |
| 2006 | 1315 |
| 2005 | 1109 |
| 2004 | 1443 |
| 2003 | 1797 |
| 2002 | 1503 |
| 2001 | 1694 |
| 2000 | 1730 |
| 1999 | 1995 |
| 1998 | 2073 |
| 1997 | 1806 |
| 1996 | 1768 |
| 1995 | 1665 |
| 1994 | 1997 |
| 1993 | 2776 |
| 1992 | 3375 |
| 1991 | 2212 |
| 1990 | 2271 |
| 1989 | 2656 |
| 1988 | 2774 |
| 1987 | 3083 |
| 1985 | 3140 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | 85 |
| Utah | 464 |
| Missouri | 684 |
| California | 866 |
| Alabama | 881 |
| Florida | 895 |
| Minnesota | 919 |
| Massachusetts | 940 |
| Georgia | 1027 |
| New Jersey | 1089 |
| North Carolina | 1097 |
| Washington | 1138 |
| Pennsylvania | 1169 |
| New York | 1200 |
| Ohio | 1211 |
| Virginia | 1277 |
| Michigan | 1317 |
| Illinois | 1324 |
| Texas | 1577 |
Even more about Kalia
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 Kalia 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 Kalia?
3 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.Pronunciation
kuh-LEE-uh · /kəˈliə/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Kalea — Close Hawaiian-influenced spelling, a separate name.
- Kaliah — H-ending variant.
Nicknames: KaliLia
Famous bearers
None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.
Style
Modern coinage
Why parents choose it
Kalia appeals for its soft, melodic three syllables. It is rising again modestly after its 2008 peak.
Worth knowing
- Kalea, Kaliah and Kalia are all in use — spelling will need stating.
- Claims that it simply means one Hawaiian or Greek word overstate the evidence.
