Kalei

Girl name

Kalei has been given to 2,224 babies in the U.S. since 1973. It peaked in 2003. In 2025, about 1 in 133,939 girls was named Kalei.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,224

Peak year

2003 (142 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1973

10-year trend

▼ -39%

Gender split

88% girls / 12% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Kalei — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Kalebboy

86,851 babies since 1970

Kaligirl

33,438 babies since 1957

Kaleygirl

13,707 babies since 1967

Kaleboy

7,605 babies since 1917

Kalenunisex

6,096 babies since 1952

Kalligirl

5,317 babies since 1952

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kalei.

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2,225 babies since 1909

Eternitygirl

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Rayannagirl

2,221 babies since 1941

Michelagirl

2,217 babies since 1911

Angeliegirl

2,232 babies since 1959

Anaiyagirl

2,240 babies since 1995

Markaylagirl

2,245 babies since 1988

Tyasiagirl

2,201 babies since 1984

FAQ

How popular is the name Kalei?

Kalei has been given to 2,224 babies in the U.S. since 1973. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kalei peak?

Kalei peaked in 2003, when 142 babies were given the name.

Is Kalei a girl or boy name?

Kalei is primarily a girl name (88% of babies named Kalei are girls).

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