What origin is the name Kelela?

Kelela comes from Hawaiian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same hawaiian tradition pair naturally with Kelela — for example Lopaka, Leilan, Kailand. You can browse more on our hawaiian names page.

Kelela

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kelela

Kelela

Girl

Hawaiian & Polynesian

3 syllables

Kelela is a Hawaiian girl's name meaning "Means "palm tree"; a name of Hawaiian origin.".

Kelela is a girl name of Hawaiian origin meaning "Means "palm tree"; a name of Hawaiian origin.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Hawaiian & Polynesian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Means "palm tree"; a name of Hawaiian origin.

Popularity

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What does Kelela mean?

Kelela is a girl name of Hawaiian origin meaning "Means "palm tree"; a name of Hawaiian origin.".

How popular is Kelela?

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Brother names that go with Kelela

Lopaka Leilan Kailand Kaiea Kaua Alekai

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Kelela.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Names with a similar meaning to Kelela

Kelela means "Means "palm tree"; a name of Hawaiian origin." — these names share that spirit.

Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Ashley — "Ashley comes from an English place name meaning 'ash tree meadow', from the Old English aesc and leah." (English)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Ava — "Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'." (Latin)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)