Meaning & History
Means "the chief," "the ruler," "the monarch," "the king" or "the commander," from definite article ke and aliʻi which means "chief, officer, ruler, monarch, peer, headman, aristocrat, king, commander."One bearer of this name is Kealiʻi Reichel, born Carleton Lewis Kealiʻinaniaimokuokalani Reichel (1962-), a popular singer/songwriter, choreographer, dancer, chanter, scholar and teacher.