Cailani Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkai-LAH-nee / /kaɪˈlɑːni/Hawaiian; Gaelic
Meaning
sea and sky; slender
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hawaiian culture, Cailani combines 'kai' meaning sea and 'lani' meaning sky or heaven, reflecting the natural beauty of the islands. In Gaelic, it is derived from 'Caol' meaning slender, often associated with gracefulness. Both origins highlight a connection to nature and beauty, prevalent in their respective cultures.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Kailani
- Cailin
International Variants
- Cailin (Irish)
- Kai (Hawaiian)
Famous people named Cailani
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cailani was first seen in the United States in 2017. Cailani has ranked as high as #1338 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in Florida. In the past 5 years the name Cailani has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cailani (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
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| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 17 |