Kalei
Every Kalei since 1973 — 2,224 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kalei
Kalei is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,605 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 2,224 American babies have been named Kalei — about 88% girls and 12% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2003, when 142 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 Kalei stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kalei year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,605 | 11 | #7,420 |
| 2024 | 25 | #5,220 | 7 | #10,396 |
| 2023 | 34 | #4,235 | 7 | #10,232 |
| 2022 | 33 | #4,331 | 17 | #5,536 |
| 2021 | 29 | #4,678 | 13 | #6,502 |
| 2020 | 40 | #3,713 | 13 | #6,467 |
| 2019 | 31 | #4,489 | 7 | #10,281 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,240 | 11 | #7,368 |
| 2017 | 28 | #4,867 | 12 | #6,899 |
| 2016 | 34 | #4,302 | 11 | #7,379 |
| 2015 | 32 | #4,448 | 6 | #11,396 |
| 2014 | 33 | #4,402 | 6 | #11,417 |
| 2013 | 48 | #3,345 | 8 | #9,220 |
| 2012 | 42 | #3,751 | 5 | #13,233 |
| 2011 | 30 | #4,743 | 9 | #8,430 |
| 2010 | 51 | #3,229 | 5 | #13,270 |
| 2009 | 70 | #2,629 | 6 | #11,712 |
| 2008 | 53 | #3,186 | — | — |
| 2007 | 82 | #2,338 | 11 | #7,346 |
| 2006 | 89 | #2,173 | 8 | #9,147 |
| 2005 | 95 | #1,997 | 10 | #7,401 |
| 2004 | 88 | #2,080 | 6 | #10,659 |
| 2003 | 142 | #1,403 | — | — |
| 2002 | 90 | #1,959 | 8 | #8,055 |
| 2001 | 100 | #1,786 | 8 | #7,930 |
| 2000 | 98 | #1,784 | 7 | #8,668 |
| 1995 | 28 | #3,825 | — | — |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,588 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,162 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,047 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,117 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kalei in 2025?
Kalei ranked #8,605 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kalei?
2,224 babies have been named Kalei in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kalei most popular?
Kalei peaked in 2003, when 142 newborns received the name.
Is Kalei a boy or girl name?
Kalei is used for both: about 88% of babies named Kalei have been girls and 12% boys.
Is the name Kalei rising or falling?
Kalei is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.