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The baby name Kaliea is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kuh-LEE-uh,kay-LEE-uh.

Kaliea is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: kuh-LEE-uh,kay-LEE-uh

What is the meaning of the name Kaliea ?

The baby name Kaliea is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kuh-LEE-uh,kay-LEE-uh.

Kaliea is English in Origin.

Kaliea is a modern feminine given name, most often interpreted as a creative spelling of Hawaiian Kalea, from Hawaiian lea "joy, pleasure, merriment," giving the sense "joyful" or "bringer of joy." It can also be read as a blended form of Kali (a short form of Callie, or from the Sanskrit name/title of the goddess Kali) and Leah (Hebrew "weary"), though in practice parents usually lean on the Hawaiian meaning when selecting the name.

Usage appears in English-speaking countries from the late 20th century, rising with interest in vowel-rich, island-influenced names. The name remains uncommon, with fluid spellings. Variants and near-forms include Kalea, Kaleah, Kaleia, Kailea, Kalia, Kaliyah, and Kallea; nicknames include Kali, Lia/Lea. While lacking deep historical bearers, Kaliea has gained contemporary visibility and a breezy, melodic profile that emphasizes cheerfulness and light.

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Kaliea – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
United States Girls 2024 #910 7 8,487
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
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Kaliea is predominantly a girl's name.
Kaliea is a 3 syllable name, pronounced kuh-LEE-uh,kay-LEE-uh.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Kalea, Kaleah, Kaleia, Kalia, Kaliah and Kalieah.
Across languages, Kaliea has these equivalents: Kalea (Hawaiian, 'joy/clear'), Kalia (Hawaiian), Kaylee / Kayla (similar sound), Clara / Claire (Latin: 'clear, bright').
Somewhat — Kaliea ranked #910 in United States in 2024, placing it just outside the most common names.
Kaliea's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #931 in 2016 to #910 in 2024 in United States.