Kaylani
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Sea and sky, heavenly sea
Origin: Hawaiian
Popularity: Ranked #185 in 2025 with 1,675 babies born.
History: Kaylani surged in the 2010s-2020s as a Hawaiian-influenced compound blending Kayla with the -lani ('heavenly') suffix. Hawaiian naming elements have become American naming building blocks. Kaylani represents parents mixing mainland American sounds with Hawaiian celestial beauty.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Kaylani? About 1 in 1,987 babies born in 2025 were named Kaylani, or roughly 4.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kaylani
What does the name Kaylani mean?
Kaylani means “Sea and sky, heavenly sea” from Hawaiian roots.
What is the origin of the name Kaylani?
Kaylani has Hawaiian origin. The traditional meaning is “Sea and sky, heavenly sea”.
How popular is Kaylani?
Kaylani ranked #185 in 2025 — given to 1,675 babies that year.
When was Kaylani most popular?
Kaylani peaked in 2025 with 1,675 babies registered that year.
Is Kaylani a boy or girl name?
Kaylani is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Kaylanis in registered births are female.
Is the name Kaylani rising or falling in popularity?
Kaylani has risen 155 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #340 in 2020 to #185 in 2025.
How long has Kaylani been recorded?
Kaylani appears in birth records across 39 years — from 1987 through 2025.