What is the origin of the name Kalaia?

Kalaia is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Kalaia?

Kalaia is currently ranked #5348 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Kalaia?

Kalaia is pronounced kah-LAY-ah.

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Kalaia

kah-LAY-ah

Popularity

#5348

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

122

Peak Year

#24 in 2024

First Recorded

2002

Style

Modern & Trendy, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Likely a modern variant. Possible connection to the Greek word "kalos," meaning "beautiful," or Hawaiian meaning.

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Kai Alaia Kala Lia

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Kai Alaia Kala Lia

Spelling Variations

Kaya Kayla Kalea

Similar Names

Kailani Lila Maya Layla Aaliyah

Personality Traits

ElegantCreativeCharmingSociableOptimistic

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