Kalei
- Pronunciation
- [Ka-lei]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- The Flower Wreath; The Beloved
- Origin
- Hawaiian
Kalei Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,935 baby girls have been named Kalei. The name peaked in 2003 with 142 US births that year (rank #1403). In 2024, ranked #5201 nationally — 3,798 places below its 2003 peak.
Top States for Kalei
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Kalei births are: California (221), Texas (113), Florida (46).
Other Hawaiian-Origin Names Like Kalei
If you like Kalei's Hawaiian origin, consider these related names: Ailani, Akela, Alamea, Alana, Alaula. Browse all Hawaiian names →
5-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Kalei's exact length and starting letter: Kaage, Kacee, Kacey, Kacia, Kacie.
Quick Facts About Kalei
Variant Forms
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Compare Kalei to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Kalei against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).