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Kaleah

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Pronounced kah-LEE-ah /kɑːˈliː.ə/Low

Meaning: Bright joy, full of happinessLow

In 30 seconds: Kaleah is a variant spelling of the Hawaiian name Kalea meaning bright joy, combining ka (the) and lea (happiness). The added -h gives it a slightly more elaborate visual form while preserving the melodic Hawaiian sound.
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Origin LowHawaiian
MeaningBright joy, full of happiness
U.S. rank (2025)#1425 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births152 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,437

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319782025

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

Kaleah is a variant of Kalea, the Hawaiian compound of ka (the) and lea (joy, happiness). The -h ending gives the name a slightly different visual form. Both versions carry the same warm, tropical meaning of bright happiness.

Kaleah is used in Hawaii and increasingly across the United States among parents who love Hawaiian-inspired names. Its three syllables flow smoothly and the -ah ending gives it a warm, open sound.

Did you know? In Hawaiian culture, the concept of aloha aina meaning love of the land permeates naming traditions, connecting names like Kaleah to the lush, joyful abundance of the Hawaiian islands and their natural beauty.
Overall data confidence 90%
Hawaiian Name: Kalea

Variations

KaleaKaleiaKaleighKaelah

Nicknames

KaiLeahKali

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Frequently Asked

What does Kaleah mean?

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

Is Kaleah the same as Kalea?

Kaleah and Kalea are variant spellings of the same Hawaiian name. Kaleah adds an h at the end.

How do you pronounce Kaleah?

Kaleah is pronounced kah-LEE-ah with three syllables.

What names are similar to Kaleah?

Similar Hawaiian names include Kalea, Leilani, and Kailani.

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