Kalia Girl

Popularity: #765 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAH-lee-ah / /ˈkɑːliə/

Hawaiian; Sanskrit

Meaning

Hawaiian: 'the beloved'; Sanskrit: 'a name of Lord Krishna'

Historical & Cultural Background

In Hawaiian culture, Kalia is often associated with love and affection. The name reflects the importance of familial bonds and relationships in Hawaiian society. In Sanskrit, Kalia is linked to Hindu mythology, specifically to Lord Krishna, who is revered in various traditions. This dual origin highlights the name's cultural richness and versatility.

Trend Summary

Kalia has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

MaliaTaliaAmaliaNaliaZalia

Variants

  • Kaliah
  • Kaliyah

International Variants

  • Kālia (Hawaiian)
  • Kāliyā (Sanskrit)

Famous people named Kalia

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Fictional characters named Kalia

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Sibling Suggestions

KianaKalaniKeanuKailaniKoaKira

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kalia was first seen in the United States in 1963. Kalia has ranked as high as #1171 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, Florida, Texas, New York, and Hawaii. In the past 5 years the name Kalia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kalia (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 33
28%
FL 16
14%
TX 11
9%
GA 9
8%
HI 8
7%
VA 8
7%
WA 7
6%
IL 6
5%
IN 5
4%
NC 5
4%
OK 5
4%
PA 5
4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19635
19736
19765
197712
197825
197918
198015
198122
198221
198322
198424
198536
198625
198737
198841
198946
199051
199159
199241
199369
199471
199597
199684
199786
199883
199982
2000101
2001114
2002132
2003126
2004144
2005208
2006194
2007228
2008229
2009225
2010180
2011210
2012211
2013215
2014194
2015209
2016149
2017163
2018173
2019169
2020188
2021175
2022215
2023220
2024185