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Kahleah

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Pronounced kuh-LAY-uh /kəˈleɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: Kahleah reads as a modern respelling of Kalea or Kaleah, a Hawaiian-associated name sometimes glossed 'joy; happiness', or a fresh coinage. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright, modern name: Kahleah echoes Kalea, sometimes 'joy' (said 'kuh-LAY-uh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican, Hawaiian
MeaningKahleah reads as a modern respelling of Kalea or Kaleah, a Hawaiian-associated name sometimes glossed 'joy; happiness', or a fresh coinage. Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12707 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 175

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220002024

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

As a girl's name in the U.S., Kahleah reads as a modern respelling of Kalea, sometimes glossed 'joy', or a coinage. The routes are uncertain, which we note. A soft, three-beat name (said 'kuh-LAY-uh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, bright, and modern.

Did you know? Kahleah is a spelling of Kalea or Kaleah — a Hawaiian-linked name sometimes glossed 'joy' — with a Kah- opening. A coined, contemporary pick whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'kuh-LAY-uh').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Kahleah — Respelling of Kalea; sometimes 'joy'; routes uncertain

Variations

KaleaKaleahKaliah

Nicknames

KahLea

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kahleah mean?

Kahleah is a respelling of Kalea, a Hawaiian-linked name sometimes glossed 'joy'. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kahleah?

It's said kuh-LAY-uh /kəˈleɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kahleah a boy or girl name?

Kahleah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Kahleah?

Kahleah is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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