Kalea
- Pronunciation
- [Ka-le-a]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Bright
- Origin
- Hawaiian
Kalea Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,461 baby girls have been named Kalea. The name peaked in 2004 with 187 US births that year (rank #1199). In 2024, ranked #1364 nationally — 165 places below its 2004 peak.
Top States for Kalea
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Kalea births are: California (920), Texas (272), Florida (196).
Other Hawaiian-Origin Names Like Kalea
If you like Kalea's Hawaiian origin, consider these related names: Ailani, Akela, Alamea, Alana, Alaula. Browse all Hawaiian names →
5-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Kalea's exact length and starting letter: Kaage, Kacee, Kacey, Kacia, Kacie.
Quick Facts About Kalea
Where in the US Is Kalea Most Popular?
Average girl-name rank within each state across 2016–2025 SSA records. A lower number means the name appears closer to the top of that state's girls-name rankings — a per-capita measure that isn't biased toward large states. For Kalea the strongest states are Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon.
Strongest girls-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | #63 | 117 |
| 2 | Nevada | #463 | 19 |
| 3 | Oregon | #656 | 21 |
| 4 | California | #803 | 327 |
| 5 | Washington | #872 | 30 |
Weakest girls-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | #872 | 30 |
| 2 | California | #803 | 327 |
| 3 | Oregon | #656 | 21 |
| 4 | Nevada | #463 | 19 |
| 5 | Hawaii | #63 | 117 |
Source: SSA state-level baby-name dataset 2016–2025. States with fewer than 3 years of data for Kalea in this window are excluded. Births < 5 in a given state-year are suppressed by SSA for privacy.
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Compare Kalea to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Kalea against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).