Kalea
Every Kalea since 1977 — 4,646 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kalea
Kalea is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,224 in 2025 with 185 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 4,646 American babies have been named Kalea. Its peak came in 2004, when 187 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kalea stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kalea year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 185 | #1,224 |
| 2024 | 167 | #1,365 |
| 2023 | 158 | #1,418 |
| 2022 | 164 | #1,398 |
| 2021 | 126 | #1,659 |
| 2020 | 156 | #1,402 |
| 2019 | 161 | #1,398 |
| 2018 | 142 | #1,538 |
| 2017 | 160 | #1,427 |
| 2016 | 163 | #1,421 |
| 2015 | 149 | #1,516 |
| 2014 | 149 | #1,499 |
| 2013 | 158 | #1,433 |
| 2012 | 171 | #1,368 |
| 2011 | 170 | #1,357 |
| 2010 | 168 | #1,382 |
| 2009 | 166 | #1,416 |
| 2008 | 183 | #1,341 |
| 2007 | 178 | #1,362 |
| 2006 | 178 | #1,320 |
| 2005 | 167 | #1,322 |
| 2004 | 187 | #1,199 |
| 2003 | 132 | #1,480 |
| 2002 | 113 | #1,637 |
| 2001 | 104 | #1,733 |
| 2000 | 81 | #2,041 |
| 1995 | 29 | #3,716 |
| 1990 | 32 | #3,395 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,896 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,101 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kalea in 2025?
Kalea ranked #1,224 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 185 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kalea?
4,646 babies have been named Kalea in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kalea most popular?
Kalea peaked in 2004, when 187 newborns received the name.
Is Kalea a boy or girl name?
Kalea is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kalea rising or falling?
Kalea is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.