The garland; the wreath
Kalaia is a modern variation of the Hawaiian name Kala, which translates to 'the garland' or 'the wreath.' It can also be interpreted as a variant of the Greek name Pelagia, meaning 'of the sea,' though its usage in the US is primarily influenced by Hawaiian naming trends.
Less common today
Kalaia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,395 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
