The flower or the beloved
Kaleia is a modern name often associated with Hawaiian roots, derived from the name Kalei. It combines the elements 'ka' (the) and 'lei' (flower, lei, or child), often interpreted as a beloved child or a crown of flowers. It is also sometimes linked to the Greek name Thalia, meaning to flourish.
About 95 girls were named Kaleia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
