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Kailea

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Kailea Pronunciation

Kailea is pronounced ky-LEE-ah /kaɪˈli.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Modern coinage joining Kai ('sea' in Hawaiian) to a -lea ending (Kailani/Kaylee echoes); no single fixed rootLow

In 30 seconds: Salt air and sunshine: Kailea opens on Hawaiian Kai, 'sea', and trails off into a breezy -lea. Tropical, relaxed, easy to love.

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Origin LowHawaiian, American

MeaningModern coinage joining Kai ('sea' in Hawaiian) to a -lea ending (Kailani/Kaylee echoes); no single fixed root

U.S. rank (2024)#4234 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births34 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 987

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Kailea joins Kai — Hawaiian kai, 'sea' — to the -lea ending heard in Kaylee and Kailani. As a full name it's a modern construction, assembled for its breezy coastal feel rather than inherited as a fixed word.

Ocean at the start, a soft Kaylee-style lilt at the finish.

Did you know? Kai means 'sea' in Hawaiian, but the same little syllable signifies 'ocean' in Japanese too — a coincidence that makes Kailea feel worldly.

Overall data confidence 50%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

KaileeKayleaKailia

Nicknames

KaiLea

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If you like Kailea…

Kailee— a fellow Kai-/-lee name

Kaylee— a companion -lee name

Kailani— a fellow Kai- Hawaiian name

Kalea— another -lea name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Kailea?

Kailea is pronounced ky-LEE-ah (/kaɪˈli.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Kailea said aloud.

How do you say Kailea?

Kailea is said ky-LEE-ah (/kaɪˈli.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Kailea said aloud.

What does the name Kailea mean?

Kailea joins Kai ('sea') to a -lea ending; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

Is Kailea a boy or girl name?

Kailea is a girl's name.

How popular is Kailea?

Kailea is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.