The baby name Kallai is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAL-lie (approx. /ˈkæl.aɪ/ or /ˈkɑːlaɪ/).
The baby name Kallai is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAL-lie (approx. /ˈkæl.aɪ/ or /ˈkɑːlaɪ/).
Kallai is in Origin.
Kallai is a rare Hebrew given name rooted in the Biblical form Qallai (קַלָּי), recorded in Nehemiah 12:20 as a priestly head during the early Second Temple era. It draws on Hebrew qal, “light, swift, nimble,” with the adjectival suffix -ai, yielding senses such as “the swift one” or “nimble.” The double l reflects the geminated consonant in the original Hebrew pronunciation.
Transliterations and variants include Kalai, Qallai, Qallay, and Kallay; Hungarian Kállai/Kállay are unrelated toponymic surnames but sometimes influence modern spellings. Documented use has been sporadic across Jewish communities, appearing mainly in textual and liturgical records, with occasional modern revival in Israel as a distinctive biblical choice. Predominantly masculine, Kallai can read as unisex in contemporary naming. Similar-sounding Kalai (Tamil, “art”) and Kalei (Hawaiian) are etymologically separate.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | Girls | 0 | #223 | 3 | 3,308 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #359 | 3 | 8,138 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #733 | 7 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #740 | 4 | 18,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #888 | 5 | 7,044 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,139 | 5 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,684 | 8 | 28,008 |
Kallai is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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