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Kelaiah

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Pronounced keh-LY-ah /kɛˈlaɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: A biblical Hebrew name, Kelaiah, borne by a Levite in the book of Ezra; often read as 'swift for the Lord' or 'the Lord's assembly.' Used here for a girl.Low

In 30 seconds: A biblical Hebrew name: Kelaiah means 'swift for the Lord' (said 'keh-LY-ah'). Rare, faith-rooted, and lyrical.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA biblical Hebrew name, Kelaiah, borne by a Levite in the book of Ezra; often read as 'swift for the Lord' or 'the Lord's assembly.' Used here for a girl.
U.S. rank (2025)#9167 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 279

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519912025

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

Kelaiah is a biblical Hebrew name, carried by a Levite in Ezra, and often glossed 'swift for the Lord' or 'the Lord's assembly.' It reads faith-rooted and uncommon — rare in the U.S. (said 'keh-LY-ah').

It appears only rarely, mostly in Bible-reading families. Rare, scriptural, and lyrical.

Did you know? Kelaiah appears in the Bible as the name of a Levite in the book of Ezra, often read as 'swift for the Lord' — a rare, faith-rooted name with a soft, lyrical sound (said 'keh-LY-ah').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Kelaiah — Hebrew biblical (Ezra); 'swift for the Lord' / Levite name

Variations

KelayaKelayahKelia

Nicknames

KelLaya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kelaiah mean?

Kelaiah is a biblical Hebrew name, often read as 'swift for the Lord'; it was borne by a Levite in Ezra.

How do you pronounce Kelaiah?

It's said keh-LY-ah /kɛˈlaɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kelaiah a boy or girl name?

Kelaiah is used here as a girl's name; in the Bible it named a man.

How popular is Kelaiah?

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

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