Kailani
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Sea and sky, ocean and heavens
Origin: Hawaiian
Popularity: Ranked #253 in 2025 with 1,215 babies born.
History: Kailani surged in the 2010s-2020s as a Hawaiian name meaning 'sea and sky.' The name captures the horizon where ocean meets heaven — one of Earth's most beautiful views, and one that Hawaii offers daily. Kailani represents the Hawaiian naming tradition at its most poetic, bringing island beauty to mainland American nurseries.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Kailani? About 1 in 2,740 babies born in 2025 were named Kailani, or roughly 3.3 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kailani
What does the name Kailani mean?
Kailani means “Sea and sky, ocean and heavens” from Hawaiian roots.
What is the origin of the name Kailani?
Kailani has Hawaiian origin. The traditional meaning is “Sea and sky, ocean and heavens”.
How popular is Kailani?
Kailani ranked #253 in 2025 — given to 1,215 babies that year.
When was Kailani most popular?
Kailani peaked in 2022 with 1,349 babies registered that year.
Is Kailani a boy or girl name?
Kailani is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Kailanis in registered births are female.
Is the name Kailani rising or falling in popularity?
Kailani has risen 29 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #282 in 2020 to #253 in 2025.
How long has Kailani been recorded?
Kailani appears in birth records across 44 years — from 1980 through 2025.