Khalani

Khalani - A very unique female name

Khalani appeared on the charts for the first time in 2013 on position #5370. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Khalani and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Khalani? 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 Khalani. The baby girl name Khalani was given to 252 baby girls in 2025, ranking #885 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 5,173 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Khalani peaked in popularity 5 years ago in 2021 on position 835.

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Khalani is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Khalani is currently topping the baby name charts in Louisiana at position #361 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,800.

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 Khalani is where you live.

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Khalani origin and meaning

Modern invented (American), built on Kalani

Built on Kalani, from Hawaiian ka lani, 'the heavens, the sky,' with a Kh- spelling reshaping; the elaborated form itself has no separate etymology, and its relation to the singer Kehlani's invented name is influence, not derivation

Khalani appears in US data from 2013, a spelling sibling of Kahlani in the fast-moving family of Kalani-inspired names. It peaked in 2021 and has slipped a little since, as the several spellings divide the same sound between them.

Origin uncertain

Khalani is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

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

Similar to Khalani

We've found the following names that sound similar to Khalani, 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 year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Khalani

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 Khalani 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 Khalani?

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

kuh-LAH-nee · /kəˈlɑːni/
The spelling family is too new for one settled reading; kah-LAH-nee is also heard

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Kalani — The Hawaiian base name, a separate established name
• Kahlani — A near-identical spelling also in US use
• Kehlani — The singer's name, a separate established name it is often confused with

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2013, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Khalani for the Hawaiian sky-name sound with a spelling they can claim as their own. Expect to live among its spelling sisters.

Worth knowing

• Kalani, Kahlani, Kehlani and Khalani are four recorded names for nearly one sound