Kalei Name Popularity and Statistics
Kalei is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Kalei?
Kalei is spelled K-A-L-E-I. The name has 5 letters.
Kalei Popularity in 2025
Rank#8,362
Recorded Births12
Rank#7,194
Recorded Births11
- Girls usage fell 3,214 places to #8,362 and recorded 13 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 2,700 places to #7,194 and recorded 4 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Kalei Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 12 | #8,362 |
| 2025 | Boys | 11 | #7,194 |
| 2024 | Girls | 25 | #5,148 |
| 2024 | Boys | 7 | #9,894 |
| 2023 | Girls | 34 | #4,191 |
| 2023 | Boys | 7 | #9,763 |
| 2022 | Girls | 33 | #4,295 |
| 2022 | Boys | 17 | #5,445 |
| 2021 | Girls | 29 | #4,607 |
| 2021 | Boys | 13 | #6,335 |
| 2020 | Girls | 40 | #3,676 |
| 2020 | Boys | 13 | #6,296 |
| 2019 | Girls | 31 | #4,437 |
| 2019 | Boys | 7 | #9,756 |
| 2018 | Girls | 25 | #5,152 |
| 2018 | Boys | 11 | #7,136 |
| 2017 | Girls | 28 | #4,811 |
| 2017 | Boys | 12 | #6,685 |
| 2016 | Girls | 34 | #4,250 |
| 2016 | Boys | 11 | #7,157 |
| 2015 | Girls | 32 | #4,403 |
| 2015 | Boys | 6 | #10,644 |
| 2014 | Girls | 33 | #4,350 |
| 2014 | Boys | 6 | #10,717 |
When Was Kalei Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2003 · Girls
142 recorded births
National rank #1,395
1999 · Girls
104 recorded births
National rank #1,612
2001 · Girls
100 recorded births
National rank #1,777
2000 · Girls
98 recorded births
National rank #1,776
Where Kalei Ranked Highest in 2023
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #2,662 | 7 |
| CA | #2,821 | 6 |