Kalea
How to say it: kuh-LAY-uh · /kəˈleɪə/
From Hawaiian meaning 'joy' or 'happiness'; a melodic Hawaiian nature-influenced name.
Kalea was the 207th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 185 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 23% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #174 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #207 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 185 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,907 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +23% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #174 |
| In France, 2025 | #756 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Kalea arrived recently and almost all of its use belongs to recent decades. The 2020s mark its high point so far, with further growth likely ahead.
What goes with it
Soft yet crisp in sound, Kalea feels creative and melodic. Ailani makes a natural companion.
Nicknames
- Kali
- Lea
- Kale
Honouring a Kalea in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kalea is about 1 in 80.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #756 for girls in 2025.
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