Kalei Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
12% Masculine / 88% Feminine
Meaning:
Kalei means 'the flower wreath' or 'the beloved one' in Hawaiian.
Meaning of the Name Kalei
Kalei is a Hawaiian name meaning 'the flower wreath' or 'the beloved one'. It is a unisex name derived from the Hawaiian word 'lei', which refers to the decorative garlands made of flowers, leaves, or shells. The name Kalei embodies the beauty and symbolism of the lei as a cherished gift or an expression of love and appreciation.
Popularity of the Name Kalei
The popularity for the name Kalei peaked in popularity in the year 2003 with 142 births, which ranked number 2,484 out of 28,893 unique names for that year. Kalei had the most female births in 2003 with 142, which ranked number 1,395 out of 18,435 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 17, which ranked number 5,413 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kalei has increased slightly over the last ten years from 47 births to 49 births, an increase of 4.26%. Among males, Kalei has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 17 births, an increase of 240.00%. Among females, Kalei has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 42 births to 32 births, a decline of -23.81%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kalei
- 20 Year Trend of Kalei: -50.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Kalei: 4.26%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kalei: 240.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kalei: -23.81%
Popularity of Kalei by State
Among females, Kalei was most popular in Western states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kalei. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2853 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kalei
- Total Births of Kalei: 49 (0.42%)
- Male Births of Kalei: 19 (13.02%)
- Female Births of Kalei: 31 (-2.68%)
Given the upward trend of Kalei over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.42% increase in total births, for a total of 49 births in 2024. Male births for Kalei have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 19 male births in 2024, an increase of 13.02%. For Females, births for Kalei have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 31 female births in 2024, a decrease of -2.68%.