What is the origin of the name Kalia?

Kalia is a name of Hawaiian origin.

How popular is the name Kalia?

Kalia is currently ranked #1254 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Kalia?

Kalia is pronounced kah-LEE-ah.

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GirlHawaiian

Kalia

kah-LEE-ah

Popularity

#1254

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hawaiian

Total Births

5,640

Peak Year

#229 in 2008

First Recorded

1963

Style

Soft & Gentle, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Hawaiian name meaning 'bright, clear, pure'. In Greek, it can be a variation of Calia, potentially related to 'beautiful'.

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Kali Lia

Spelling Variations

Calia Kaliya

Similar Names

Leilani Aaliyah Olivia

Personality Traits

PureBrightBeautiful

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