Kalayah Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkuh-LIE-uh / /kəˈlaɪə/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: crown; English: variation of Kayla
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew tradition, Kalayah is associated with the meaning 'crown,' symbolizing honor and dignity. In English usage, it is often seen as a modern variation of the name Kayla, which has roots in the Hebrew word for 'crown' or 'laurel.'
Similar Names
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Variants
- Kalayah
- Kalay
- Kailah
International Variants
- Kaila (English)
- Kaley (English)
Famous people named Kalayah
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Fictional characters named Kalayah
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kalayah was first seen in the United States in 1998. Kalayah has ranked as high as #1220 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Kalayah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kalayah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 15 | |
| GA | 15 | |
| TX | 13 | |
| OH | 8 | |
| AL | 7 | |
| VA | 5 | |
| IL | 5 | |
| SC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 7 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 29 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2009 | 35 |
| 2010 | 42 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 41 |
| 2013 | 54 |
| 2014 | 59 |
| 2015 | 47 |
| 2016 | 55 |
| 2017 | 67 |
| 2018 | 60 |
| 2019 | 76 |
| 2020 | 99 |
| 2021 | 115 |
| 2022 | 124 |
| 2023 | 117 |
| 2024 | 140 |