How Many People Are Named Kalei?

Complete statistics for the name Kalei: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kalei
Very Rare
Hawaiian

Kalei means 'blessed' in Hawaiian, making it a rare gem among names. Only 1 in 151,839 Americans are named Kalei, with just 2,173 living today. The majority, 87%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern choice.

~2,173
Living in US
1 in 151,839
Americans
2003
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Blessed
🌐
Origin
Hawaiian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Blessed Serene Positive
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 represents balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,196
Worldwide Bearers
#216,309
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,173
🇨🇳 China
4
🇫🇯 Fiji
4
🇿🇲 Zambia
2
🇵🇭 Philippines
2
🇳🇪 Niger
2
🇲🇽 Mexico
1
🇳🇿 New Zealand
1
🇯🇵 Japan
1
🇷🇺 Russia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
259 (12%)
♀ Female
1,914 (88%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
1,913
Would be under 30 (87%)
287
Would be 30–60 (13%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,200 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2003

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
96
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kalei Through the Generations

Kalei emerged as a name in the early 2000s, peaking in popularity in 2003 with 142 births. Since then, its usage has been declining, but it remains a favorite among younger generations. With an average age of 21, people named Kalei are predominantly under-30, indicating a name that's very much part of today's culture.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 222
Texas 113
Hawaii 51
Florida 46
Ohio 36
North Carolina 33
Pennsylvania 19
Georgia 18
Illinois 17
New York 13

✨ Similar Names to Kalei

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kalei's Hawaiian roots

📄 About the Name Kalei

How Many People Have the Name Kalei?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,173 people in the United States currently share the name Kalei. That works out to roughly 1 in every 151,839 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kalei a Common or Rare Name?

Kalei is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Kalei Mean?

Kalei means "blessed" and comes from Hawaiian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kalei in SSA data, approximately 12% are male and 88% are female.

When Was Kalei Most Popular?

The name Kalei reached peak popularity in 2003, with 142 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kalei?

Approximately 2,173 people named Kalei live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,200. That works out to roughly 1 in 151,839 Americans.

Is Kalei a rare name?

Kalei is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 151,839 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kalei mean?

Kalei means "blessed" and comes from Hawaiian origins.

Is Kalei more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 12% of people named Kalei are male and 88% are female.

When was Kalei most popular?

Kalei peaked in 2003 with 142 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,173
All-Time Births2,200
1 in X1 in 151,839
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2003
World Rank#216,309
Male %12%
Female %88%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.