The chief or the noble
Derived from the Hawaiian elements 'ke', which is a definite article meaning 'the', and 'alii', meaning 'chief', 'noble', or 'royalty'. Historically, it refers to the hereditary noble class of the Hawaiian Islands. It is a name that conveys high status and leadership within Hawaiian culture.
Less common today
Kealii isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,496 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Popular Hawaiian singer, songwriter, and kumu hula
