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Kalea

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Pronounced kah-LAY-ah /kɑːˈleɪ.ə/Low

Meaning: Bright joy, full of happinessLow

In 30 seconds: Kalea is a beautiful Hawaiian name meaning bright joy, combining ka (the) and lea (happiness). It embodies the Hawaiian spirit of joyful living and the beauty of the islands, radiating warmth and positive energy.
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Origin LowHawaiian
MeaningBright joy, full of happiness
U.S. rank (2025)#1224 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births185 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,646

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419772025

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

Kalea is a Hawaiian compound name from ka (the definite article) and lea meaning joy, happiness, or pleasure. Hawaiian names often use these particles to create new meanings. As a given name Kalea has been used in Hawaii and among Hawaiian communities.

Kalea has grown beyond Hawaiian communities to appeal to parents throughout the United States who love its tropical sound, joyful meaning, and three-syllable ease.

Did you know? In Hawaiian culture, lea also refers to the Hawaiian goddess of canoe builders and craftspeople, making Kalea a name that combines joy with craft, skill, and artistry.
Overall data confidence 90%
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Variations

KaleahKaeliaKaleia

Nicknames

KaiLeaKali

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Frequently Asked

What does Kalea mean?

Kalea means bright joy in Hawaiian from ka (the) and lea (happiness, joy).

Is Kalea a Hawaiian name?

Yes, Kalea is a Hawaiian compound name widely used in Hawaii and among Hawaiian communities.

How do you pronounce Kalea?

Kalea is pronounced kah-LAY-ah with three syllables.

What are nicknames for Kalea?

Nicknames for Kalea include Kai, Lea, and Kali.

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