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Kalaya

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Pronounced KAL-aya /ˈkæl.eɪæ/Medium

Meaning: Beautiful womanMedium

In 30 seconds: Kalaya is a Burmese girl's name meaning 'beautiful woman'.
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Origin MediumBurmese
MeaningBeautiful woman
U.S. rank (2025)#1837 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births109 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,556

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519872025

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

Kalaya comes from Burmese, where it carries the meaning 'beautiful woman'. It is a name rooted in the language and naming traditions of Myanmar rather than borrowed from elsewhere.

The name moves in soft, open syllables, ka-la-ya, which gives it a flowing, melodic quality. Outside Burmese-speaking communities it is rarely encountered, so it keeps a distinctive feel.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Kalaya is 'beautiful woman', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Kalaya — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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If you like Kalaya…

Kalani— Shares the soft ka- opening and the same three-syllable, vowel-rich shape.
Malaya— Echoes the -laya ending and the flowing rhythm of Kalaya.
Amaya— Carries the same gentle -aya close and melodic feel.
Taya— another Burmese name
Mya— another Burmese name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kalaya mean?

Kalaya is usually explained as meaning 'beautiful woman' and is most often linked with Burmese tradition.

How do you pronounce Kalaya?

It's commonly said KAL-aya /ˈkæl.eɪæ/.

Is Kalaya a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Kalaya is used as a girl name.

How popular is Kalaya?

In 2024, Kalaya ranked #2199 in the U.S. for girls, with 86 births recorded.

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