Rising since 2005, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Kaleiah since 2004
Babies named Kaleiah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 46 |
| 2010s | 122 |
| 2020s | 109 |
Meaning & origin
Kaleiah is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. records in 2004. It has been steadily rising in usage since 2005, with its peak popularity occurring in 2021. Despite this upward trend, it remains quite rare: in 2025, only about 1 in 107,151 newborn girls received the name, placing it at rank 7,133. The name is most common in California, the leading state for its use. Kaleiah exemplifies a contemporary naming pattern where parents combine fashionable sounds and suffixes to create distinctive names. Its lack of historical precedent or clear etymology makes it a purely modern choice, reflecting a broader trend toward unique, phonetic coinages in American naming.
Kaleiah is a modern coinage, first appearing in U.S. records in 2004. It blends the fashionable '-eiah' suffix (seen in names like Shania and Maleah) with the initial 'Kal-' sound, possibly influenced by names such as Kayla or Kalea. The name has no traditional etymology or historical usage.
Where Kaleiah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kale, Leah, Kai
Sibling names for Kaleiah
Names that share Kaleiah's style, for a brother or sister.
