Kaylani
Kaylani is a girl's name of Hawaiian origin.
Meaning
Sea and sky, or heavenly ocean.
Origin and history
Kaylani is a modern blend influenced by the Hawaiian name Kailani, combined with the popular 'Kay' prefix. It translates to 'sea and sky' or 'heavenly ocean', drawing on roots in traditional Hawaiian vocabulary. In recent years, the name has surged in popularity in the United States as part of a trend toward melodic, tropical-sounding names.
Popularity in the United States
11,877 babies in the United States have been named Kaylani since 1880. It ranks #1486 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #245.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.5 %)
- TX (11.6 %)
- FL (9.8 %)
- NY (7.3 %)
- IL (4.3 %)
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 | 26 |
| 1990-2000 | 126 |
| 2000-2010 | 866 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,369 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,490 |
Nicknames
Kay, Lani, Kay-Kay
Fun facts
- Kaylani has seen a dramatic increase in popularity in the U.S. since the late 2010s.
- The name stems from the Hawaiian components 'kai' (meaning sea) and 'lani' (meaning sky or heaven).