US Popularity:4761
Origin:Hawaiian
Meaning:The desired one; The beloved; The waited for; The flower wreath
Serving as a sweet reminder of how much you wished for baby, Kahlia is both beautiful in sound and meaning. Of Hawaiian origin, Kahlia is typically given to girls. It can be traced to the elements ka and li’a, signifying “the desired one,” “the waited for,” “the beloved,” or even “the flowering wreath.” Its alternative spelling, Kalia, is also a native flowering tree on the Hawaiian islands. Its white blooms are visible year-round, allowing baby Kahlia to see their namesake whenever they’re home. A heartwarming dedication to your love for your little one as well as their heritage, the title Kahlia will mean the world to them.

Kahlia Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Kahlia is currently #3479 on The Bump
Girl:Kahlia is currently #1556 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Kahlia is currently #4761 in U.S. births
Girl:Kahlia is currently #1762 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#4761
in 2023
+ 2202
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Name Doctor, Kahlia

  • Behind the Name, Kalia, October 2007

  • WordSense Dictionary, Kalia

  • Ulukau Hawaiian Dictionaries. Kalia

  • Ulukau Hawaiian Dictionaries, li'a

  • Ulukau Hawaiian Dictionaries, ka

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