Is Kelia a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Kelia is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Kelia?

It’s currently ranked #926 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Kelia?

KEH-lee-uh · IPA: //ˈkɛliə//

Kelia Girl

Popularity: #926 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKEH-lee-uh / /ˈkɛliə/

Hawaiian; Irish

Meaning

Hawaiian: 'the bright one'; Irish: 'slender'

Historical & Cultural Background

Kelia is a name that has roots in both Hawaiian and Irish cultures. In Hawaiian, it reflects the beauty of nature and brightness. The Irish variant emphasizes grace and slenderness. The name has gained popularity in various regions, particularly in the United States.

Trend Summary

Kelia has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years in the United States.

Similar Names

Kyla Kaliyah

Variants

Kelia
Keli

International Variants

Kelia (Hawaiian)
Keli (Irish)

Famous people named Kelia

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Fictional characters named Kelia

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Sibling Suggestions

Keira Kira Kaila Kiana Kylie

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kelia was first seen in the United States in 1960. Kelia has ranked as high as #1212 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in Hawaii, California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Kelia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kelia (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	5	50%
HI	5	50%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1960	6
1962	5
1963	8
1964	8
1965	5
1966	6
1967	5
1968	6
1969	10
1970	7
1971	10
1972	8
1973	11
1974	7
1975	8
1976	8
1977	19
1978	14
1979	11
1980	11
1981	11
1982	7
1983	10
1984	13
1986	14
1987	10
1988	18
1989	16
1990	29
1991	31
1992	29
1993	35
1994	34
1995	29
1996	24
1997	30
1998	31
1999	21
2000	21
2001	20
2002	28
2003	26
2004	17
2005	15
2006	19
2007	17
2008	18
2009	24
2010	18
2011	19
2012	15
2013	15
2014	15
2015	25
2016	16
2017	20
2018	21
2019	17
2020	14
2021	19
2022	17
2023	15
2024	24