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Kealii

♂ Boy

Pronounced keh-ah-LEE-ee /kɛ.ɑˈli.i/Medium

Meaning: From the Hawaiian — ke, 'the', + alii, 'a chief/noble/royal one', hence 'the chief; the noble one'Low

In 30 seconds: The chief; the noble one: Kealii is Hawaiian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'keh-ah-LEE-ee').
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Origin LowHawaiian
MeaningFrom the Hawaiian — ke, 'the', + alii, 'a chief/noble/royal one', hence 'the chief; the noble one'
U.S. rank (2025)#10203 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 284

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619742025

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

Kealii comes from the Hawaiian — ke, 'the', + alii, 'a chief/noble/royal one', hence 'the chief; the noble one'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'keh-ah-LEE-ee').

In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian families. Rare, the-chief at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Kealii joins the Hawaiian ke ('the') and alii ('a chief/noble'), hence 'the chief; the noble one' — a lyrical, regal name (said 'keh-ah-LEE-ee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Kealii — Hawaiian etymology

Variations

KealiiKealohaKealohi

Nicknames

Keali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kealii mean?

Kealii is Hawaiian for 'the chief; the noble one' (ke + alii).

How do you pronounce Kealii?

It's said keh-ah-LEE-ee /kɛ.ɑˈli.i/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Kealii a boy or girl name?

Kealii is a boy's name.

How popular is Kealii?

Kealii is a very rare name in the U.S.

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