UK girl's name
Kalee
A Hindu name meaning "the black one" or "goddess Kali".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2001. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kalee is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kalee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2001 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3998, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1996 to 2001. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Kalee. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2002 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kalee ranked #3998 for girls in England and Wales in 2001, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 girls were registered as Kalee.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kalee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3998
2001
Births in 2001
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Kalee mean?
The name Kalee finds its origins in the Sanskrit language, which originated in ancient India around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the word "Kali," which has several meanings, including "time," "death," and "black." In Hindu mythology, Kali is the name of the fearsome and powerful goddess associated with time, change, and destruction.
Historically, the name Kalee was primarily used in regions where Hinduism was prevalent, such as India, Nepal, and parts of Southeast Asia. It gained popularity as a name for girls born on the auspicious day of Kali Puja, a festival dedicated to the goddess Kali.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Kalee can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, including the Devi Mahatmya, which dates back to around the 6th century CE. In this text, Kali is described as the manifestation of the divine feminine energy, embodying both creation and destruction.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kalee. One of the earliest was Kalee Krishnath Shastree (1756-1828), an Indian scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Sanskrit grammar and literature.
Another prominent individual was Kalee Bhugwandeen (1787-1864), an Indian indigo planter and industrialist who played a crucial role in the development of the indigo industry in Bengal during the British colonial era.
In more recent times, Kalee Purnell (1937-2021) was an American singer and actress best known for her work in Broadway musicals and television shows in the 1960s and 1970s.
Kalee Thompson (born 1984) is a contemporary Australian singer-songwriter and musician who has released several albums and toured internationally.
Kalee Nyree (born 1997) is a Canadian actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films, including the Netflix series "Tiny Pretty Things."
These examples illustrate the enduring presence of the name Kalee across different cultures and time periods, reflecting its deep-rooted connections to ancient Hindu traditions and mythology.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kalee over time
The chart below shows babies named Kalee registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2001. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kalee, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2001, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kalee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kalee was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3998 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3795 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Kalee
- Katie 53,185
- Keira 14,411
- Katherine 11,323
- Kayleigh 10,677
- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Kalee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kalee in the UK right now?
In 2001, Kalee was ranked #3998 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kalee most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Kalee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kalee?
A Hindu name meaning "the black one" or "goddess Kali".
How many people are called Kalee in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Kalee across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.