Kaylani Girl

Popularity: #227 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationkay-LAH-nee / keɪˈlɑːni

Hawaiian; English

Meaning

Hawaiian: 'sea and sky'; English: 'pure'

Historical & Cultural Background

Kaylani is a name that combines elements from Hawaiian and English origins. In Hawaiian culture, names often reflect nature and the environment, which is evident in its meaning related to the sea and sky. The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States. It reflects a modern trend of combining traditional names with unique sounds.

Trend Summary

Kaylani has seen a rise in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

KianaKayleeKalaniKaliyahAaliyahLaniMikaylaShayla

Variants

  • Kailani
  • Kaylaniyah

International Variants

  • Kailani (Hawaiian)

Famous people named Kaylani

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Fictional characters named Kaylani

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Sibling Suggestions

KailaniMaliaLeilaniAilaniTaliaSienna

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kaylani was first seen in the United States in 1987. Kaylani has ranked as high as #458 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Kaylani has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kaylani (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 180
14%
CA 173
14%
FL 98
8%
NY 72
6%
GA 62
5%
IL 57
5%
NC 53
4%
OH 40
3%
VA 37
3%
NJ 36
3%
PA 35
3%
AZ 32
3%
SC 27
2%
MA 25
2%
AL 25
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19876
19889
198911
19909
199119
19926
19936
19949
199511
199617
199711
199819
199919
200031
200143
200251
200357
200460
200588
2006103
2007125
2008161
2009147
2010160
2011188
2012176
2013170
2014204
2015250
2016375
2017435
2018648
2019762
2020912
20211,126
20221,221
20231,249
20241,299