Kalani
Kalani is a boy's name of Hawaiian origin.
Meaning
The heavens, the sky, or the royal one.
Origin and history
Kalani is a name of Hawaiian origin that combines the definite article with the word for sky or heavens. In traditional Hawaiian naming, it carries deep spiritual and nobility-related significance. In the United States, it is used as a unisex name, though it is given slightly more often to girls than boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,237 babies in the United States have been named Kalani since 1880. It ranks #2732 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1713.
States where it is most popular
- CA (42.6 %)
- HI (42 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
- NY (2.9 %)
- TX (2.9 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 41 |
| 1970-1980 | 153 |
| 1980-1990 | 211 |
| 1990-2000 | 307 |
| 2000-2010 | 670 |
| 2010-2019 | 636 |
| 2020-2029 | 214 |
Famous people named Kalani
- Kalani Sitake: American football coach, athlete
Fun facts
- Historically, 'Kalani' appeared frequently as a prefix or standalone title in the names of Hawaiian high chiefs.
- The name is derived from 'Ka' (the) and 'Lani' (sky, heaven, or noble).