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Kuulei

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Pronounced koo-oo-LAY /ˌkuː.uˈleɪ/Medium

Meaning: Kuulei is Hawaiian, from ku'u lei ('my lei'), a term of endearment meaning 'my beloved; my darling child' — a lei being a cherished garland. A genuine Hawaiian name of affection, noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A tender Hawaiian name: Kuulei means 'my lei; my beloved' (said 'koo-oo-LAY'). Warm and rare.

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Origin MediumHawaiian

MeaningKuulei is Hawaiian, from ku'u lei ('my lei'), a term of endearment meaning 'my beloved; my darling child' — a lei being a cherished garland. A genuine Hawaiian name of affection, noted respectfully.

U.S. rank (2013)#18058 ↘ Falling

2013 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1993

Total births (all-time)≈ 152

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

Kuulei is Hawaiian, from ku'u lei ('my lei'), an endearment for 'my beloved; my darling child.' Rooted in the lei as a symbol of love, it reads as a warm, tender name, rare in the U.S. and noted respectfully (said 'koo-oo-LAY').

In the U.S. it appears only very rarely. Rare, tender, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Kuulei comes from the Hawaiian ku'u lei ('my lei') — a loving term for a cherished child, since a lei is a treasured garland. It's a genuine name of affection, noted respectfully (said 'koo-oo-LAY').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Kuulei — Hawaiian ku'u lei, 'my lei; my beloved'

Variations

Ku'uleiKuuleilaniKuleilani

Nicknames

LeiKu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kuulei mean?

Kuulei is Hawaiian, from ku'u lei ('my lei'), meaning 'my beloved; my darling child.'

How do you pronounce Kuulei?

It's said koo-oo-LAY /ˌkuː.uˈleɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Kuulei a boy or girl name?

Kuulei is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Kuulei?

Kuulei is extremely rare in the U.S.