Kalea
- US rank
- #1,222
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,195 in 2004
185 babies were named Kalea in the US in 2025. It has climbed 176 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1977–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kalea you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 8,688 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kalea, 185 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kalea would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKalea first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2004, when it reached #1,195.
- Then vs nowKalea is 2.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 22,422 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 8,688.
- TrendKalea has climbed 176 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,222. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedKalea is most popular in Hawaii, where it ranks #44, followed by Nevada (#328) and California (#616). It's in the top 1,000 in 4 states.
About the name Kalea
Kalea is a girl name of Hawaiian origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-lea”. US birth records list Kalea for girls from 1977 to 2025, in 49 of those 49 years. Its best year was 2004, when it ranked #1,195 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,222, with 185 babies.
Origin:Hawaiian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.5 | 222,222 girls |
| 1980s | 7.5 | 134,048 girls |
| 1990s | 26 | 38,850 girls |
| 2000s | 80 | 12,452 girls |
| 2010s | 91 | 10,999 girls |
| 2020s | 98 | 10,169 girls |
Other spellings of Kalea
More Hawaiian girl names
- Girl name: Alanna · possibly little rock
- Unisex name: Kalani · the heavens
- Unisex name: Nalani · the heavens
- Unisex name: Lani · sky, heaven
- Unisex name: Aulani · royal messenger
- Girl name: Lua · moon
- Girl name: Ulani · cheerful
- Unisex name: Anuhea · cool fragrance
Questions about the name Kalea
What is the origin of the name Kalea?
Kalea has Hawaiian roots in our records. Other Hawaiian names include Alanna, Kalani, Nalani.
Is Kalea a boy or girl name?
Kalea is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kalea?
Kalea ranked #1,222 for US girls in 2025, given to 185 babies. Its best year was 2004 (#1,195).