Kalaya Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkah-LAH-yah / /kəˈlaɪə/Sanskrit; Hawaiian
Meaning
Sanskrit: 'the one who is loved'; Hawaiian: 'a beloved child'
Historical & Cultural Background
Kalaya has roots in both Sanskrit and Hawaiian cultures. In Sanskrit, it is associated with love and affection. In Hawaiian culture, names often reflect familial bonds and the importance of relationships. The name is relatively modern and has gained popularity in various regions.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kalai
- Kalayah
International Variants
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kalaya was first seen in the United States in 1987. Kalaya has ranked as high as #1269 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, North Carolina, Florida, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Kalaya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kalaya (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 | |
| NC | 7 | |
| OH | 7 | |
| FL | 6 | |
| LA | 5 | |
| TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 31 |
| 2002 | 33 |
| 2003 | 36 |
| 2004 | 37 |
| 2005 | 29 |
| 2006 | 43 |
| 2007 | 57 |
| 2008 | 61 |
| 2009 | 38 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2011 | 53 |
| 2012 | 61 |
| 2013 | 66 |
| 2014 | 60 |
| 2015 | 51 |
| 2016 | 58 |
| 2017 | 56 |
| 2018 | 54 |
| 2019 | 70 |
| 2020 | 87 |
| 2021 | 80 |
| 2022 | 64 |
| 2023 | 70 |
| 2024 | 86 |