Kealii
Meaningthe chief · Hawaiian
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,838 in 1980
7 babies were named Kealii in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,308 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1974–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Kealii you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kealii, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kealii would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKealii first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1980, when it reached #3,838.
- TrendKealii has climbed 2,308 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Hawaiian, Kealii means “the chief”. Our records link it to Hawaiian and Latin roots.
About the name Kealii
Kealii is a boy name of Hawaiian and Latin origin meaning “the chief”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-lii”. US birth records list Kealii for boys from 1974 to 2025, in 35 of those 52 years. Its best year was 1980, when it ranked #3,838 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:Hawaiian namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.8 | 566,038 boys |
| 1980s | 1.3 | 775,194 boys |
| 1990s | 3.1 | 321,543 boys |
| 2000s | 3.3 | 302,115 boys |
| 2010s | 3.5 | 288,184 boys |
| 2020s | 5.0 | 199,336 boys |
Other spellings of Kealii
More Hawaiian boy names
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Keanu · the cool breeze
- Boy name: Manolo · God is with us
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Boy name: Kainoa · the name
- Unisex name: Makaio · gift of God
- Boy name: Kekoa · the brave one
- Unisex name: Kanoa · the free one
Questions about the name Kealii
What does the name Kealii mean?
Kealii means “the chief” in Hawaiian.
What is the origin of the name Kealii?
Kealii has Hawaiian, Latin roots in our records. Other Hawaiian names include Kai, Keanu, Manolo.
Is Kealii a boy or girl name?
Kealii is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kealii?
Kealii ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1980 (#3,838).