What is the origin of the name Kaileah?

Kaileah is a name of Hawaiian origin.

How popular is the name Kaileah?

Kaileah is currently ranked #9194 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Kaileah?

Kaileah is pronounced kay-LEE-uh.

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GirlHawaiian

Kaileah

kay-LEE-uh

Popularity

#9194

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hawaiian

Total Births

374

Peak Year

#21 in 2015

First Recorded

1999

Style

Modern & Trendy, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A modern name, potentially a combination of 'Kai' (meaning 'sea' in Hawaiian) and other elements, or a variant of 'Kaylee'.

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Kai Lee Lea

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Kai Lee Lea

Spelling Variations

Kaylea Kayleigh Kalea

Similar Names

Kaylee Makayla Lilah Haley

Personality Traits

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