Kalani

Kalani - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Kalani at a glance

Kalani is ranked #3264 among boy baby names in 2023, with 9 births in 2023. It peaked in 1977 at #1157 and first appeared on the charts in 1961.

Rank in 2023
#3264
Births in 2023
9
Peak year
1977 (#1157)
First appeared
1961
Trend
#3997 in 2018 → #3264 in 2023 (Rising)
Popularity
1 in 162,759 boys
Visitor rating
4.8/5 (25 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Kalani appeared on the charts for the first time in 1961 on position #1705. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kalani and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kalani? 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 Kalani. The baby boy name Kalani was given to 9 baby boys in 2023, ranking #3264 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 162,759 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kalani peaked in popularity 49 years ago in 1977 on position 1157.



Famous with this name

Kalani
Kalani Hilliker
Kalani Dodantenna


How would you rate Kalani, 1-5?

Rating: 4.8/5 (25 recent votes)


Kalani is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kalani is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,787 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,787.

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 Kalani is where you live.


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Kalani origin and meaning

Kalani is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Kalani, pop culture references for the name Kalani and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kalani

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

Kellen / Killian / Kylan / Kellan / Kylen / Kylian / Kalen / Keelan / Kilian / Kallen /

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
20233264
20223638
20213183
20202262
20192962
20183997
20172121
20162235
20151991
20142062
20131894
20121958
20111839
20102092
20091597
20081949
20071794
20061532
20051778
20041917
20031839
20021717
20011689
20001725
19991851
19981720
19972034
19961989
19951943
19941718
19931722
19921839
19911664
19901614
19891485
19881914
19871609
19861774
19851733
19841767
19831823
19821702
19811806
19801448
19791698
19781584
19771157
19761235
19751332
19741340
19731572
19711605
19691576
19671282
19631372
19611705

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
California1787

Even more about Kalani


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 Kalani 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 male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kalani?

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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#
On chart
1977
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Kalani
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 162,759
Letter count 6
Syllable count 3
Year first discovered 1961
2023 births +9

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