Kalai
boy name#5045 in 2025Kalai entered the US charts in 1998, peaked at #5040 in 2000, ranks #5045 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1998–2025
#5045
rank today
#5040
peak (2000)
19
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #8479 |
| 2000s | #7283 |
| 2010s | #8144 |
| 2020s | #7932 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kalai has been most popular in HI.
Living bearers
About 200 people named Kalai are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kalai alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kalai in 2025?
- Kalai ranks #5045 among US boy names in 2025, with 19 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kalai most popular?
- Kalai peaked in 2000, reaching #5040 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kalai with classmates?
- Kalai will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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