Khalani
Khalani is a girl's name of Hawaiian origin.
Meaning
Sky or heavens, often used as a modern derivative of Hawaiian name roots.
Origin and history
Khalani is a modern name largely adapted from the Hawaiian element 'lani' (sky, heaven), often blended with prefix sounds inspired by names like Keilani or Kalani. It has gained popularity in the United States in recent years as part of a trend toward melodic, vowel-rich names. Its usage has risen notably in the 2020s.
Popularity in the United States
2,671 babies in the United States have been named Khalani since 1880. It ranks #3415 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #850.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.3 %)
- GA (11.3 %)
- FL (10.8 %)
- NC (8 %)
- LA (5.4 %)
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 | 54 |
| 2010-2019 | 793 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,824 |
Fun facts
- A significant majority of all recorded U.S. births for Khalani have occurred since 2020.
- The root '-lani' is a classic Hawaiian element frequently used to mean sky, royal, or heavenly.