What is the origin of the name Kailea?

Kailea is a name of Hawaiian origin.

How popular is the name Kailea?

Kailea is currently ranked #4234 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Kailea?

Kailea is pronounced kah-EE-leh-ah.

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GirlHawaiian

Kailea

kah-EE-leh-ah

Popularity

#4234

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hawaiian

Total Births

987

Peak Year

#49 in 2012

First Recorded

1984

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Of Hawaiian origin, meaning "the beloved" or "the cherished one".

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Kai Lea Leah

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Kai Lea Leah

Spelling Variations

Kaylea Kayleea

Similar Names

Lani Leilani Maile Nohea

Personality Traits

lovingkindgracefulsensitive

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