Kalani Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkah-LAH-nee / /kəˈlɑːni/Hawaiian
Meaning
the heavens; sky
Historical & Cultural Background
Kalani is a Hawaiian name that reflects the natural beauty and spirituality of the Hawaiian culture. In Hawaiian tradition, names often carry significant meanings related to nature and the environment. The name is used for both boys and girls, though it is more commonly given to boys in contemporary usage.
Trend Summary
Kalani has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kalani was first seen in the United States in 1959. Kalani has ranked as high as #1292 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California, Hawaii, Florida, New York, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Kalani has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kalani (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 23 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 27 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1981 | 19 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 34 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1992 | 27 |
| 1993 | 30 |
| 1994 | 32 |
| 1995 | 27 |
| 1996 | 28 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 39 |
| 1999 | 48 |
| 2000 | 52 |
| 2001 | 58 |
| 2002 | 65 |
| 2003 | 61 |
| 2004 | 66 |
| 2005 | 65 |
| 2006 | 81 |
| 2007 | 69 |
| 2008 | 67 |
| 2009 | 86 |
| 2010 | 69 |
| 2011 | 75 |
| 2012 | 79 |
| 2013 | 78 |
| 2014 | 63 |
| 2015 | 57 |
| 2016 | 77 |
| 2017 | 57 |
| 2018 | 43 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2020 | 43 |
| 2021 | 44 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 36 |