Kahlani
Kahlani is a girl's name of Hawaiian origin.
Meaning
The sky, heaven, or royal chieftain.
Origin and history
Kahlani is a contemporary spelling variant of the Hawaiian name Keilani or Kalani. It is derived from Hawaiian root words associated with the sky, heavens, or spiritual chiefs. The name has seen a sudden surge in popularity in the United States in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,213 babies in the United States have been named Kahlani since 1880. It ranks #3737 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #909.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.4 %)
- FL (10.3 %)
- GA (9.4 %)
- NC (8.3 %)
- CA (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 17 |
| 2010-2019 | 557 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,639 |
Fun facts
- The majority of all U.S. births registered with the name Kahlani have occurred since 2020.
- The element 'lani' means sky or heaven in the Hawaiian language.