Keilany

Keilany - A very unique female name



  Nov 05,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Keilany at a glance

Keilany is ranked #1202 among girl baby names in 2025, with 139 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #1202 and first appeared on the charts in 2008.

Rank in 2025
#1202
Births in 2025
139
Peak year
2025 (#1202)
First appeared
2008
Trend
#2044 in 2020 → #1202 in 2025 (Rising)
Popularity
1 in 9,377 girls
Visitor rating
3.9/5 (16 recent votes)

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

Keilany appeared on the charts for the first time in 2008 on position #3667. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Keilany and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Keilany? 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 Keilany. The baby girl name Keilany was given to 139 baby girls in 2025, ranking #1202 on the national girl baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 9,377 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Keilany peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1202.



Famous with this name

Keilany Espinal
Nadia ElKeilany


How would you rate Keilany, 1-5?

Rating: 3.9/5 (16 recent votes)


Keilany is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Keilany is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #771 - and is the least popular in North Carolina at position #1,575.

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 Keilany is where you live.


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Keilany origin and meaning

Modern invented (American)

None — this is a new name, created in our own time, as a respelling in the Kehlani pattern

Keilany appeared in US data in 2008 and has risen sharply since 2020 to its peak so far in 2025, following Kehlani's celebrity-driven rise. Like the other -lani coinages, it is a modern sound construction; Hawaiian meanings attached to it online are not documented derivations.

Origin uncertain

Keilany is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

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

Similar to Keilany

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

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

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
20251202
20241484
20231379
20221646
20211922
20202044
20192515
20183099
20164138
20145373
20125348
20115349
20083667

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Texas771
New Jersey805
Colorado851
California867
Maryland917
New York925
Arizona975
Florida1207
Illinois1333
North Carolina1575

Even more about Keilany


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 Keilany 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 Keilany?

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

kay-LAH-nee · /keɪˈlɑni/
kay-LAH-nee is the natural reading; kee-LAH-nee is also heard, and the name is too new for one settled form.

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

  • Keilani — The closest established spelling in the same family
  • Kehlani — The celebrity-carried modern name whose pattern Keilany follows, a separate entry
  • Kaylani — Y-spelling of the same sound family

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2008, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Keilany gives parents the flowing -lani sound in a spelling that is theirs rather than the singer's.

Worth knowing

  • Will routinely be respelled Kehlani or Keilani

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#
On chart
2025
Peak year
Female


Popularity Score™

Name Keilany
Gender Female
Popularity 1 in 9,377
Letter count 7
Syllable count 3
Year first discovered 2008
2025 births +139

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