What is the origin of the name Calaya?

Calaya is a name of Hawaiian origin.

How popular is the name Calaya?

Calaya is currently ranked #4780 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Calaya?

Calaya is pronounced kah-LAY-ah.

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GirlHawaiian

Calaya

kah-LAY-ah

Popularity

#4780

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hawaiian

Total Births

225

Peak Year

#28 in 2024

First Recorded

2001

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Calaya's origin is uncertain, but it potentially is a variant of Kalia, meaning 'beloved' or 'dear' in Hawaiian. May also have roots in other languages.

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Cal Laya Kala

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Nicknames

Cal Laya Kala

Spelling Variations

Kalia

Similar Names

Kayla Maya Alaya Calla

Personality Traits

LovingGentleKindCompassionate

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