Beautiful or clear
Calea is a rare name with multiple potential roots. In a Greek context, it is often associated with 'kalos', meaning beautiful. It is also sometimes linked to the Hawaiian word for 'clear' or 'bright', though it remains an uncommon choice in both cultures.
Less common today
Calea isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,093 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).