Kahlani Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kahlani is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kahlani?
Kahlani is spelled K-A-H-L-A-N-I. The name has 7 letters.
Kahlani at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Kahlani includes the Hawaiian element “lani” which means “heaven” or “sky.”
- Origin
- Kahlani is a name associated with Hawaiian language and culture, connected to natural elements such as the sky or heavens.
- Pronunciation
- kah-LAH-nee · 3 syllables
Kahlani Popularity in 2025
Rank#875
Recorded Births306
- Girls usage fell 40 places to #875 and recorded 19 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Kahlani Mean?
Kahlani includes the Hawaiian element “lani” which means “heaven” or “sky.”
Origin: Kahlani is a name associated with Hawaiian language and culture, connected to natural elements such as the sky or heavens.
How Do You Pronounce Kahlani?
Pronunciationkah-LAH-nee
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Kahlani?
- History
- The name Kahlani has been documented in U.S. birth registries from the late 20th century onward, reflecting its usage in communities influenced by Hawaiian culture.
Kahlani Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 306 | #875 |
| 2024 | Girls | 325 | #835 |
| 2023 | Girls | 263 | #978 |
| 2022 | Girls | 261 | #1,003 |
| 2021 | Girls | 269 | #965 |
| 2020 | Girls | 215 | #1,120 |
| 2020 | Boys | 7 | #9,554 |
| 2019 | Girls | 199 | #1,180 |
| 2018 | Girls | 150 | #1,461 |
| 2017 | Girls | 105 | #1,917 |
| 2016 | Girls | 57 | #2,934 |
| 2015 | Girls | 25 | #5,288 |
| 2014 | Girls | 7 | #13,069 |
| 2011 | Girls | 7 | #13,347 |
| 2010 | Girls | 7 | #13,448 |
| 2008 | Girls | 5 | #17,504 |
| 2007 | Girls | 6 | #15,491 |
| 2003 | Girls | 6 | #13,844 |
When Was Kahlani Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Girls
325 recorded births
National rank #835
2025 · Girls
306 recorded births
National rank #875
2021 · Girls
269 recorded births
National rank #965
2023 · Girls
263 recorded births
National rank #978
Where Kahlani Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| SC | #210 | 23 |
| MS | #384 | 7 |
| IL | #494 | 20 |
| KS | #497 | 6 |
| GA | #509 | 22 |
| AL | #520 | 9 |
| MD | #549 | 9 |
| TN | #568 | 13 |