Kalia
Kalia is a girl's name of Hawaiian origin.
Meaning
Clear, bright, or beauty; also refers to a native Hawaiian tree species.
Origin and history
Kalia is a name with multiple potential origins, most prominently associated with Hawaiian, where it refers to a specific native tree (Elaeocarpus bifidus) or means 'clear' or 'bright'. It is also considered a modern variant of names like Kallie or Callia, originating from the Greek root meaning 'beauty'. In the United States, it has seen steady usage in recent decades as a soft, rhythmic floral name.
Popularity in the United States
5,870 babies in the United States have been named Kalia since 1880. It ranks #2226 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1092.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.6 %)
- FL (9.6 %)
- TX (7.2 %)
- NY (5.1 %)
- HI (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 66 |
| 1980-1990 | 289 |
| 1990-2000 | 723 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,701 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,873 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,213 |
Famous people named Kalia
- Kalia Prescott: Actress, Model
- Kalia Vance: Author
Nicknames
Lia, Kali
Fun facts
- In Hawaiian, Kalia is the native name for Elaeocarpus bifidus, a forest tree known for its small greenish flowers.
- The name gained broader exposure in the late 20th and early 21st centuries alongside similar-sounding Hawaiian names like Kailani and Keilani.