Keala
Gender-neutral name · Hawaiian
- US rank
- #8,860
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,126 in 2005
11 babies were named Keala in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,390 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1969–2025
US births per million boys, 1981–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Keala you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 147,059 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Keala, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Keala would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKeala first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2005, when it reached #3,126.
- TrendKeala has climbed 1,390 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,860. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlKeala is given to both boys and girls: 65% of the 17 babies named Keala in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
About the name Keala
Keala is a gender-neutral name of Hawaiian origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ala”. US birth records list Keala for girls from 1969 to 2025, in 57 of those 57 years. Its best year was 2005, when it ranked #3,126 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,860, with 11 babies. Of the 17 US babies named Keala in 2025, 65% were girls and 35% were boys.
Origin:Hawaiian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.1 | 243,902 girls |
| 1970s | 4.8 | 209,205 girls |
| 1980s | 6.5 | 155,039 girls |
| 1990s | 8.6 | 116,414 girls |
| 2000s | 16 | 64,309 girls |
| 2010s | 8.4 | 119,190 girls |
| 2020s | 7.4 | 135,135 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.4 | 2,307,692 boys |
| 1990s | 0.2 | 4,166,667 boys |
| 2000s | 0.5 | 2,000,000 boys |
| 2020s | 0.6 | 1,714,286 boys |
More Hawaiian names
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Girl name: Alanna · possibly little rock
- Unisex name: Kalani · the heavens
- Unisex name: Nalani · the heavens
- Unisex name: Keanu · the cool breeze
- Boy name: Manolo · God is with us
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Lani · sky, heaven
Questions about the name Keala
What is the origin of the name Keala?
Keala has Hawaiian roots in our records. Other Hawaiian names include Kai, Alanna, Kalani.
Is Keala a boy or girl name?
Both. Keala is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 65% of US babies named Keala were girls.
How popular is the name Keala?
Keala ranked #8,860 for US girls in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 2005 (#3,126).