Rising since 1985, #2,895 for girls today.
Popularity of Kailea since 1984
Babies named Kailea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 40 |
| 1990s | 170 |
| 2000s | 285 |
| 2010s | 324 |
| 2020s | 227 |
Meaning & origin
Kailea is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1984. It reached its peak rank of 2,895 in 2025, with about 1 in 27,712 baby girls receiving the name that year. The name has been steadily rising in use since 1985, reflecting a broader trend of inventive Kay- names. Kailea is most popular in Hawaii, Texas, and California, often chosen by parents seeking a melodic, contemporary-sounding name with a familiar feel.
Kailea is a modern coinage, first recorded in 1984 in U.S. data. It likely arose as a blend of the popular Kay- prefix (from names like Kayla) with the fashionable -lea or -lee suffix. The name does not appear in historical records or traditional onomastic sources, and its etymology is not linked to any known word or root.
Where Kailea is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay, Lea, Kai, Lee
Sibling names for Kailea
Names that share Kailea's style, for a brother or sister.
