How Many People Are Named Kealii?

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

Kealii
Very Rare
Hawaiian

Kealii means 'chief' in Hawaiian, making it a regal choice. Only 270 people named Kealii live in the US today, which is just 1 in 1,220,488 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1996 with 14 births, showing it's still gaining traction.

~270
Living in US
1 in 1,220,488
Americans
1996
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Chief
🌐
Origin
Hawaiian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Regal Determined Confident
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are often seen as highly intuitive and empathetic.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

376
Worldwide Bearers
#915,176
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
270
🇫🇷 France
1
🇵🇫 French Polynesia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
270 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
192
Would be under 30 (69%)
85
Would be 30–60 (31%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 277 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: 1996

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
27
Modern Appeal
93
International
39

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

📜 Kealii Through the Generations

Kealii, a name steeped in Hawaiian royalty, has seen a slow rise in usage since its peak in 1996. With only 270 individuals bearing the name in the US today, it remains a rare gem among names. The majority of Kealii's, 69%, are under 30 years old, indicating that it's becoming increasingly popular among younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Hawaii 127

✨ Similar Names to Kealii

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kealii's Hawaiian roots

📄 About the Name Kealii

How Many People Have the Name Kealii?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 270 people in the United States currently share the name Kealii. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,220,488 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kealii a Common or Rare Name?

Kealii 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 Kealii Mean?

Kealii means "chief" and comes from Hawaiian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kealii in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Kealii Most Popular?

The name Kealii reached peak popularity in 1996, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 Kealii?

Approximately 270 people named Kealii live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 277. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,220,488 Americans.

Is Kealii a rare name?

Kealii is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,220,488 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kealii mean?

Kealii means "chief" and comes from Hawaiian origins.

Is Kealii more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kealii are male and 0% are female.

When was Kealii most popular?

Kealii peaked in 1996 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 US270
All-Time Births277
1 in X1 in 1,220,488
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age22
Peak Year1996
World Rank#915,176
Male %100%
Female %0%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.