Kelia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kelia is of Hawaiian origin, meaning 'bright' or 'to shine'. The name has evolved through various forms such as Keli and Kelea. It embodies traits of positivity and warmth, with no biblical relevance. The name has become more popular in recent years as a symbol of cultural appreciation and uniqueness.
The name Kelia is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West 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, Kelia has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kelia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8510th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5527th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4616th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5800th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6589th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kelia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kelia"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛliə/
Origin
Hawaiian
Etymology
Kelia is derived from the Hawaiian word 'kelia', which means 'to be bright' or 'to shine'.
Meaning
bright, shine
Language Evolution
Kelia, Keli, Kelea
Historical Usage
Kelia has gained popularity in recent years as a name reflecting positive qualities and a connection to Hawaiian culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Keli, Kelea
Modern Popularity & Image
Kelia is viewed as a unique and vibrant name, often associated with warmth and positivity.
Famous People
Kelia Moniz - professional surfer, Kelia L. - artist and musician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kelia"
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 "Kelia"
"Kelia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8510th of 12526 | 27 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5527th of 19264 | 146 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4616th of 27321 | 310 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5800th of 35406 | 339 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6589th of 30306 | 218 |
Regional Popularity of "Kelia" 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 "Kelia" 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) |
- | - | - |
91.36% 5771st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
- |
100.00% 7463rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
51.69% 3244th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kelia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kelia" 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.