Unisex nameCurrently #8,628 in the USSteady
Kalai
2 syllablesPeak year: 20205 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kalai's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kalai's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kalai |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 9 |
Kalai through the decades
- Kalai peaked in 2020, when 22 babies were named Kalai in the US.
- The 2000s were Kalai's strongest decade, averaging 12 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kalai has risen 21% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kalai currently ranks #8,628 in the US and is holding steady.