US Popularity Rank: 6486

Origin: Hawaiian

Meaning: The flower garland; The beloved child

With Hawaiian origins, Kalei is a beautiful name meaning “the flower garland” or “the beloved child.” A great gender-neutral alternative to the similar-sounding Kayleigh, Kalei easily rolls off the tongue and emits visions of a blooming Hawaiian spring. A lei is a gorgeous symbol of Hawaiian culture. This necklace of blooms like orchids, carnations, ginger blossoms, kika blossoms, and jasmine blossoms is bestowed on the wear as a welcome or farewell. When it comes to the baby charts, Kalei is a gorgeously unique choice. However, with gender-neutral names becoming more and more popular, don’t be surprised when you see this name climbing the ladder!