Klea

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Pronounced KLEE-ah /ˈkli.ə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Clea — a short form of Cleopatra ('glory of the father', from the Greek kleos, 'glory'); also an Albanian girls' name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Glory: Klea spells Clea/Cleo. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'KLEE-ah').

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Origin LowGreek, Albanian

MeaningA spelling of Clea — a short form of Cleopatra ('glory of the father', from the Greek kleos, 'glory'); also an Albanian girls' name; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#9792 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 289

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Klea is a spelling of Clea — a short form of Cleopatra ('glory of the father', from the Greek kleos, 'glory'); also an Albanian girls' name (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'KLEE-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Albanian families. Rare, glory at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Clea/Cleo is a short form of Cleopatra ('glory of the father', from kleos, 'glory') — Klea is a spelling (also an Albanian name), lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KLEE-ah').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Clea — routes layered

Variations

CleaCleoKleah

Nicknames

Cleo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Klea mean?

Klea spells Clea — a short form of Cleopatra, Greek 'glory' (from kleos); also an Albanian name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Klea?

It's said KLEE-ah /ˈkli.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Klea a boy or girl name?

Klea is a girl's name.

How popular is Klea?

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