Holding steady, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Khalea since 1991
Babies named Khalea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 54 |
| 2000s | 106 |
| 2010s | 138 |
| 2020s | 127 |
Meaning & origin
Khalea is a modern American name first recorded in 1991. It reached its peak popularity in 2020, and as of 2025 it ranked 6,325th, with approximately 1 in 89,293 newborns given the name. The trajectory of the name has remained stable over time. Khalea is used almost exclusively for girls. The name does not appear frequently enough to have recorded top states. Its novelty and lack of a clear meaning or historical roots mean it appeals to parents who value a contemporary, melodic sound over traditional naming conventions.
Khalea is a modern English name, likely created in the late 20th or early 21st century. It may be a respelling of names like Kaylee or Khloe, or formed from a combination of sounds popular in modern American baby names. Its meaning is not rooted in any classical language.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lea, Kiki
Sibling names for Khalea
Names that share Khalea's style, for a brother or sister.
