Kailani - A very unique female name
Kailani at a glance
Kailani is ranked #255 among girl baby names in 2025, with 1,190 births in 2025. It peaked in 2022 at #223 and first appeared on the charts in 1991.
- Rank in 2025
- #255
- Births in 2025
- 1,190
- Peak year
- 2022 (#223)
- First appeared
- 1991
- Trend
- #276 in 2020 → #255 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 1,095 girls
- Visitor rating
- 4.5/5 (11 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 1,095 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kailani peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 223.
Famous with this name
Kailani Coba
Haya Kailani
Summer Kailani
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Kailani is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kailani is currently topping the baby name charts in Hawaii at position #16 - and is the least popular in Missouri at position #535.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kailani is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Kailani origin and meaning
Hawaiian
'Sea and sky' — from kai (sea) and lani (sky, heaven)
Kailani is a genuine Hawaiian compound name combining the sea and the sky, two central elements in Hawaiian life. It entered US data in 1991 and has grown with the wider popularity of Hawaiian names, peaking in 2022 and now at #255. Unlike many lookalikes, its meaning is straightforwardly documented in Hawaiian.
Attested etymology
Kailani is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.
To see famous people named Kailani, pop culture references for the name Kailani and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Kailani
We've found the following names that sound similar to Kailani, sorted by popularity.
Kaylin / Kehlani / Kaelyn / Kailyn / Kaylani / Kaylynn / Kaylyn / Kalani / Kalyn / Kaylen /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 255 |
| 2024 | 276 |
| 2023 | 225 |
| 2022 | 223 |
| 2021 | 275 |
| 2020 | 276 |
| 2019 | 345 |
| 2018 | 394 |
| 2017 | 621 |
| 2016 | 758 |
| 2015 | 895 |
| 2014 | 1040 |
| 2013 | 1019 |
| 2012 | 997 |
| 2011 | 1120 |
| 2010 | 1243 |
| 2009 | 1377 |
| 2008 | 1352 |
| 2007 | 1480 |
| 2006 | 1490 |
| 2005 | 1563 |
| 2004 | 1405 |
| 2003 | 2004 |
| 2002 | 2348 |
| 2001 | 2400 |
| 2000 | 2108 |
| 1999 | 2637 |
| 1998 | 2620 |
| 1997 | 3543 |
| 1996 | 3582 |
| 1995 | 3198 |
| 1994 | 2743 |
| 1993 | 3433 |
| 1991 | 3470 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | 16 |
| Delaware | 104 |
| New Mexico | 122 |
| Rhode Island | 137 |
| Connecticut | 148 |
| Nevada | 155 |
| Texas | 170 |
| Louisiana | 174 |
| South Carolina | 176 |
| Florida | 177 |
| Alabama | 187 |
| Maryland | 199 |
| California | 216 |
| Tennessee | 230 |
| Colorado | 238 |
| Georgia | 241 |
| North Carolina | 242 |
| Kentucky | 251 |
| Arizona | 276 |
| Virginia | 279 |
| Idaho | 291 |
| Nebraska | 314 |
| Washington | 323 |
| Oklahoma | 326 |
| New York | 339 |
| Utah | 347 |
| Arkansas | 352 |
| Ohio | 363 |
| Mississippi | 363 |
| Illinois | 367 |
| Indiana | 369 |
| Oregon | 373 |
| New Jersey | 395 |
| Michigan | 416 |
| Massachusetts | 429 |
| Pennsylvania | 446 |
| Wisconsin | 466 |
| Minnesota | 479 |
| Missouri | 535 |
Even more about Kailani
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Kailani a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.What is the number of syllables for the name Kailani?
3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
ky-LAH-nee · /kaɪˈlɑni/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Kaylani — Anglicised spelling with Kay-
- Kailanie — Elaborated spelling
Nicknames: KaiLani
Famous bearers
- Kailani Craine — Australian Olympic figure skater (b. 1998) Contemporary
Style
InternationalNature
Why parents choose it
Kailani offers a lyrical Hawaiian name with a real, poetic meaning — sea and sky — at the height of its popularity.
Worth knowing
- The Kaylani/Keilani/Kailani spellings compete, and families outside Hawaiian culture should use the name with awareness of its roots.
