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Kaleia

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Pronounced ka-LAY-uh /kæ.ˈleɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: From Hawaiian 'ka' (the) + 'lei' (garland of flowers), meaning 'the flower wreath' or by extension 'the beloved child'. A form related to Kalei.Medium

In 30 seconds: Kaleia is a Hawaiian girl's name meaning 'the flower wreath' or 'the beloved child'.
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Origin MediumHawaiian
MeaningFrom Hawaiian 'ka' (the) + 'lei' (garland of flowers), meaning 'the flower wreath' or by extension 'the beloved child'. A form related to Kalei.
U.S. rank (2025)#2010 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births95 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,129

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319832025

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

Kaleia joins the Hawaiian elements 'ka' (the) and 'lei' (garland of flowers) to mean 'the flower wreath', extended to the affectionate sense 'the beloved child'. It is closely related to the name Kalei.

The lei imagery ties Kaleia to Hawaiian traditions of welcome and affection, and its flowing vowels give it a warm, melodic sound.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Kaleia is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Kaleia — 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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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaleia mean?

Kaleia is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with American tradition.

How do you pronounce Kaleia?

It's commonly said ka-LAY-uh /kæ.ˈleɪ.ə/.

Is Kaleia a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Kaleia?

In 2024, Kaleia ranked #2031 in the U.S. for girls, with 96 births recorded.

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