US Popularity:6486
Origin:Hawaiian
Meaning:The flower garland; The beloved child
With Hawaiian origins, Kalei is a beautiful name meaning “the flower garland” or “the beloved child.” A great gender-neutral alternative to the similar-sounding Kayleigh, Kalei easily rolls off the tongue and emits visions of a blooming Hawaiian spring. A lei is a gorgeous symbol of Hawaiian culture. This necklace of blooms like orchids, carnations, ginger blossoms, kika blossoms, and jasmine blossoms is bestowed on the wear as a welcome or farewell. When it comes to the baby charts, Kalei is a gorgeously unique choice. However, with gender-neutral names becoming more and more popular, don’t be surprised when you see this name climbing the ladder!

Kalei Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Kalei is currently #4200 on The Bump
Boy:Kalei is currently #2353 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Kalei is currently #2829 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Kalei is currently #6486 in U.S. births
Boy:Kalei is currently #10192 in U.S. births
Girl:Kalei is currently #4222 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#4222
in 2023
+ 185
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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