Kaleah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kaleah is a modern English name derived from Kalia, which means 'the sea'. It evolved through forms such as Kalia and Kayla. The name reflects traits of creativity and uniqueness, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Kaleah is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kaleah has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kaleah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13184th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6516th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1752nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1266th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kaleah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kaleah"
Pronunciation
/kəˈliːə/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Kaleah is a modern variant of the name Kalia, which is believed to be derived from the Hawaiian word 'kalia' meaning 'the sea'. It may also be influenced by names like Kayla.
Meaning
the sea
Language Evolution
Kalia, Kayla, Kaleah
Historical Usage
Kaleah gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unique and modern name choice among parents in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Kalia, Kayla, Kali
Modern Popularity & Image
Kaleah is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kaleah"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kaleah"
"Kaleah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 13184th of 19264 | 21 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6516th of 27321 | 189 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1752nd of 35406 | 1,819 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1266th of 30306 | 2,256 |
Regional Popularity of "Kaleah" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kaleah" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
74.56% 4710th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
39.48% 1809th/4582 |
48.45% 2502nd/5164 |
20.70% 1514th/7313 |
25.35% 1892nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
34.01% 1355th/3984 |
44.15% 1981st/4487 |
15.98% 1090th/6822 |
23.47% 1473rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kaleah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kaleah" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.