Kalea Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkah-LAY-ah / kəˈleɪ.əHawaiian
Meaning
brightness; clear
Historical & Cultural Background
Kalea is a name of Hawaiian origin, often associated with beauty and clarity. In Hawaiian culture, names are significant and often reflect nature or positive attributes. The name has gained popularity outside of Hawaii, particularly in the United States, as part of a broader interest in Hawaiian names.
Trend Summary
Kalea has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kaley
- Kailah
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kalea was first seen in the United States in 1977. Kalea has ranked as high as #1155 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Hawaii, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Kalea has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kalea (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 37 | |
| TX | 17 | |
| FL | 12 | |
| HI | 11 | |
| WA | 8 | |
| NC | 7 | |
| NV | 7 | |
| AZ | 6 | |
| CO | 5 | |
| TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 32 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1993 | 42 |
| 1994 | 44 |
| 1995 | 29 |
| 1996 | 58 |
| 1997 | 57 |
| 1998 | 66 |
| 1999 | 78 |
| 2000 | 81 |
| 2001 | 104 |
| 2002 | 113 |
| 2003 | 132 |
| 2004 | 187 |
| 2005 | 167 |
| 2006 | 178 |
| 2007 | 178 |
| 2008 | 183 |
| 2009 | 166 |
| 2010 | 168 |
| 2011 | 170 |
| 2012 | 171 |
| 2013 | 158 |
| 2014 | 149 |
| 2015 | 149 |
| 2016 | 163 |
| 2017 | 160 |
| 2018 | 142 |
| 2019 | 161 |
| 2020 | 156 |
| 2021 | 126 |
| 2022 | 164 |
| 2023 | 158 |
| 2024 | 167 |