Kulia

A girl's name of Hawaiian origin with 12 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

At 5 letters and two syllables, Kulia hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 2005, with 12 total recorded births.

Kulia is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.

Kulia is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Kulia is a girl's baby name of Hawaiian origin meaning 'strive' or 'aspire upward,' a name of motivation and excellence in Hawaiian tradition.

EtymologyShow more

The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Kulia's final sounds are open, elegant — found across Latin, Greek, and Slavic naming traditions. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Kulia follows that feminine pattern.

Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Kulia's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

Total births

Since 2005

2005

Peak year

6 births

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Popularity Over Time

Kulia has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2005.

First appeared: 2005Peak: 2005 (6 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kulia
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	6	#15999	—
2000s	6	#15538	—

The Story of Kulia

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2005, Kulia is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Kulia are most likely born between 2005 and 2012.

How rare is Kulia?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Kulia is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2005, peaked in the 2000s with 6 births that decade, and continues to thrive.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(2 years, 2005–2012)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kulia
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2012	6	#15999	0
2005	6	#15538	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kulia a boy's or girl's name?

Kulia is primarily a girl's name.

When was Kulia most popular?

Kulia reached its peak popularity in 2005 with 6 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Kulia?

Kulia is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 12 babies in the U.S. since 2005. Its peak was in 2005.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2005–2012