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Keala
Pronounced keh-AH-lah /kɛˈɑ.lɑ/Medium
Meaning: From Hawaiian ke ala, 'the path; the way; the road; fragrance'; used for both sexes; here for girlsMedium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Keala comes from Hawaiian ke ala, 'the path; the way; the road' (and, as ala also means 'fragrance', sometimes 'the fragrance'; ke, 'the', plus ala). A lyrical, cultural Hawaiian name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Kea).
In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian families. Rare, the-path-and-the-way at the root, and cultural.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Keala mean?
Keala is Hawaiian for 'the path; the way; the road' (also 'fragrance').
How do you pronounce Keala?
It's said keh-AH-lah /kɛˈɑ.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Keala a boy or girl name?
Keala is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Keala?
Keala is a rare name in the U.S.