Keala

Keala, also known as Ke'ala, is a Hawaiian unisex name formed from the article 'ke' and the word 'ala', which means 'way'. Thus, the name can be translated as 'the way'. A prominent bearer of this name is the American actress and singer Keala Settle.

What does the name Keala mean?

The name Keala, also known as Ke'ala, is a Hawaiian unisex name that is composed of the article 'ke' and the word 'ala' for 'way'. The meaning of the name is therefore 'the way'. A well-known personality who bears this name is the American actress and singer Keala Settle.

Where does the name Keala come from?

Keala is a name of Hawaiian origin that can be used for both women and men and carries the meaning 'the way'. The term is made up of the Hawaiian word 'ala' for 'way'. The name is common in both American and Hawaiian languages.

How do you pronounce Keala?

The pronunciation of Keala is three syllables and strongly vowel-stressed. The name is usually pronounced as 'Ke-a-la' [keˈaːla] or [ˈkeːala], with the open vowels in the foreground. The gentle transitions between the syllables give the name a floating quality, while the final 'a' ends openly. Keala sounds light and melodic - flowing, soft, and harmonious.

Popularity

In Germany, Keala is a rather rare first name. The name currently ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2019 with the 4,068th rank. In the last ten years, Keala has been given as a first name about 20 times, which places it at 7,036th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,440th.

Nicknames & pet names

Kea / Keke

Famous people

• Keala Joan Settle (actress)
• Keala Kennelly (professional surfer)