Kailany

Kailany - A very unique female name

Kailany appeared on the charts for the first time in 2016 on position #4617. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kailany and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kailany? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kailany. The baby girl name Kailany was given to 479 baby girls in 2025, ranking #574 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,721 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kailany peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 574.

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Kailany is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kailany is currently topping the baby name charts in New Mexico at position #347 - and is the least popular in Ohio at position #1,349.

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 Kailany is where you live.

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Kailany origin and meaning

Modern invented (American)

None — this is a new name, created in our own time

Kailany is a very recent American coinage in the Kai- and -lany pattern of Kehlani and Leilani, evoking Hawaiian sounds without being a Hawaiian name. It first appeared in 2016 and reached its peak in 2025.

Origin uncertain

Kailany is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Kailany, pop culture references for the name Kailany and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kailany

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kailany, sorted by popularity.

Kaylin / Kehlani / Kaelyn / Kailyn / Kailani / Kaylani / Kaylynn / Kaylyn / Kalani / Kalyn /

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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.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Kailany

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 Kailany 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 Kailany?

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.

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Pronunciation

ky-LAH-nee · /kaɪˈlÉ‘ni/
Too new for a settled pronunciation; also heard as kay-LAH-nee.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Kehlani — Similar-sounding established coinage, not a spelling variant

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2016, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Kailany for its flowing, tropical sound. It feels lush and current, in step with the -lani name family.

Worth knowing

• Often confused with Kehlani and Leilani, which are different names
• No settled spelling or pronunciation yet