Kolaiah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kolaiah

What is the meaning of the name Kolaiah ?

The baby name Kolaiah is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced koh-LAY-ə (IPA: /koʊˈleɪ.ə/).

Kolaiah is Hebrew in Origin.

Kolaiah is a rare Biblical Hebrew name, built from qôl (“voice, sound”) and the theophoric suffix -yāh (a short form of the divine name), yielding the meaning “voice of Yah(weh)” or “Yahweh’s voice.” As a masculine given name, it belongs to the family of -iah names that invoke the God of Israel.

Attested in the Hebrew Bible, it names the father of Ahab in Jeremiah 29:21 and appears in a Benjaminite lineage in Nehemiah 11:7. Outside scripture it saw little sustained use, though it occasionally surfaces in Jewish and Christian communities appreciative of its theophoric resonance. Modern bearers are uncommon, making it a distinctive choice. Variants and transliterations include Qolaiah, Kolayah, and Kolaia; Kôlayah reflects scholarly spelling. Kola (or, less precisely, Kole) may serve as a nickname. Not to be confused with the similar-looking Kelaiah/Kelita, a separate name.

⚙ We can't find Kolaiah in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. Names like this are usually very rare, tied to a particular region or tradition, or freshly invented. However you look at it, very few people share it.