Calea

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Pronounced kah-LEE-ah /kɑˈli.ə/Medium

Meaning: A modern given name in the Calia/Kaylea sound family; no single fixed meaning; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern coinage: Calea is a rare, lyrical name. Warm and contemporary (said 'kah-LEE-ah'). Its roots are uncertain.

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Origin LowModern coinage

MeaningA modern given name in the Calia/Kaylea sound family; no single fixed meaning; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#7969 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 227

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Calea reads as a modern coinage in the Calia/Kaylea sound family, with no single fixed meaning (routes uncertain). A lyrical name (said 'kah-LEE-ah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely and recently. Rare, freshly-coined, and lyrical.

Did you know? Calea is a modern name whose roots are uncertain — in the Calia/Kaylea sound family — a lyrical, contemporary choice (said 'kah-LEE-ah').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Calea — Modern coinage; routes uncertain

Variations

CaliaKaylea

Nicknames

Cali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Calea mean?

Calea is a modern coinage with no single fixed meaning, in the Calia/Kaylea family. The routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Calea?

It's said kah-LEE-ah /kɑˈli.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Calea a boy or girl name?

Calea is a girl's name.

How popular is Calea?

Calea is a very rare name in the U.S.