What is the origin of the name Kalai?

Kalai is a name of Hawaiian origin.

How popular is the name Kalai?

Kalai is currently ranked #8628 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Kalai?

Kalai is pronounced kah-LAH-ee.

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UnisexHawaiian

Kalai

kah-LAH-ee

Popularity

#8628

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hawaiian

Total Births

294

Peak Year

#22 in 2020

First Recorded

1991

Style

Nature-Inspired, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Hawaiian name meaning 'the sea' or 'the waters'.

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Kai La Alai

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

Kai La Alai

Spelling Variations

Kale Kalei Kalay

Similar Names

Kai Lani Keanu Malia

Personality Traits

CalmGentleLovingWise

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