Art, talent, or a ray of light
In Tamil, the name refers to art, creativity, and various forms of learning. In a Hawaiian context, it is often a component of longer names meaning 'the carving' or 'the hewing'. It carries a sense of refined skill and aesthetic beauty.
Less common today
Kalai isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,139 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Assistant director and actor
Indian film actor
