Kailea is a modern name with a Hawaiian feel that is usually read as a blend of Kai, the Hawaiian word for "sea", and Lea or Leia, or simply as a fresh spelling of Kaylee. The -lea ending softens the sound and links it to names like Kalea and Kaleia. Kailea stood at number 4025 in 2000 and reaches its best rank in 2025 at number 2914 with 58 births.