Kalei
k(a)-lei
US Popularity:6486
Origin:Hawaiian
Meaning:The flower garland; The beloved child
With Hawaiian origins, Kalei is a beautiful name meaning “the flower garland” or “the beloved child.” A great gender-neutral alternative to the similar-sounding Kayleigh, Kalei easily rolls off the tongue and emits visions of a blooming Hawaiian spring. A lei is a gorgeous symbol of Hawaiian culture. This necklace of blooms like orchids, carnations, ginger blossoms, kika blossoms, and jasmine blossoms is bestowed on the wear as a welcome or farewell. When it comes to the baby charts, Kalei is a gorgeously unique choice. However, with gender-neutral names becoming more and more popular, don’t be surprised when you see this name climbing the ladder!
How Popular Is The Name Kalei?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Kalei is currently #4577 on The Bump
Boy:Kalei is currently #2573 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Kalei is currently #3043 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Kalei is currently #6486 in U.S. births
Boy:Kalei is currently #10192 in U.S. births
Girl:Kalei is currently #4222 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#4222
in 2023
+ 185
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Kalei, November 2019
Name Doctor, Kalei
Ulukau, lei
Britannica, lei, Hawaiian garland, January 2017
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