Kehlani

Kehlani - A very unique female name

Kehlani appeared on the charts for the first time in 2015 on position #2802. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kehlani and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kehlani? 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 Kehlani. The baby girl name Kehlani was given to 1,965 baby girls in 2025, ranking #150 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 663 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kehlani peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 150.

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Kehlani is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kehlani is currently topping the baby name charts in Mississippi at position #24 - and is the least popular in Minnesota at position #388.

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 Kehlani is where you live.

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Kehlani origin and meaning

Hawaiian-inspired American variant of Kailani

The spelling is a modern variant; the underlying Kailani combines Hawaiian kai, 'sea', and lani, 'sky, heaven'

Kehlani first appeared in US data in 2015, the year singer Kehlani — born Kehlani Parrish — broke through, and the name's rise tracks her fame. It is a reshaped version of the Hawaiian name Kailani, so its Hawaiian elements come at one remove, through a modern spelling.

Origin uncertain

Kehlani is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

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

Similar to Kehlani

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

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

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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)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Kehlani

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 Kehlani 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 Kehlani?

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

keh-LAH-nee · /kɛˈlɑːni/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Kailani — The Hawaiian name Kehlani is modelled on
• Kaylani — Another modern respelling of the same name
• Keilani — A further spelling in the same family

Nicknames: LaniKay

Famous bearers

• Kehlani — Singer and songwriter; born Kehlani Parrish, she performs under her given name (b. 1995) Contemporary

Style

Modern coinageInternational

Why parents choose it

Kehlani is chosen for its flowing Hawaiian sound and its link to the singer — a name that did not exist in the charts before 2015 and is still rising.

Worth knowing

• One of a large family of similar spellings — Kailani, Kaylani, Keilani — that are easily confused
• Its popularity is closely tied to one celebrity, which can date a name