Kaylani Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kaylani is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kaylani?
Kaylani is spelled K-A-Y-L-A-N-I. The name has 7 letters.
Kaylani at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Kaylani may derive from a combination of elements possibly including “Kay” and “Lani”, with “Lani” meaning “heaven” or “sky” in Hawaiian.
- Origin
- Kaylani is a modern given name influenced by multiple linguistic and cultural sources, including Hawaiian and English.
- Pronunciation
- KAY-lah-nee · 3 syllables
Kaylani Popularity in 2025
Rank#185
Recorded Births1,675
- Girls usage rose 54 places to #185 and recorded 370 more 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 Kaylani Mean?
Kaylani may derive from a combination of elements possibly including “Kay” and “Lani”, with “Lani” meaning “heaven” or “sky” in Hawaiian.
Origin: Kaylani is a modern given name influenced by multiple linguistic and cultural sources, including Hawaiian and English.
How Do You Pronounce Kaylani?
PronunciationKAY-lah-nee
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Kaylani?
- History
- Kaylani is a contemporary name without extensive historical usage records.
Kaylani Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,675 | #185 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,305 | #239 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,250 | #246 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,222 | #252 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,126 | #281 |
| 2020 | Girls | 912 | #340 |
| 2019 | Girls | 763 | #410 |
| 2018 | Girls | 648 | #485 |
| 2017 | Girls | 435 | #674 |
| 2016 | Girls | 375 | #760 |
| 2015 | Girls | 250 | #1,054 |
| 2014 | Girls | 204 | #1,195 |
| 2013 | Girls | 170 | #1,371 |
| 2012 | Girls | 176 | #1,334 |
| 2011 | Girls | 188 | #1,266 |
| 2010 | Girls | 160 | #1,431 |
| 2009 | Girls | 147 | #1,538 |
| 2008 | Girls | 161 | #1,461 |
| 2007 | Girls | 125 | #1,734 |
| 2006 | Girls | 103 | #1,939 |
| 2005 | Girls | 88 | #2,106 |
| 2004 | Girls | 60 | #2,711 |
| 2003 | Girls | 57 | #2,737 |
| 2002 | Girls | 51 | #2,888 |
When Was Kaylani 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.
2025 · Girls
1,675 recorded births
National rank #185
2024 · Girls
1,305 recorded births
National rank #239
2023 · Girls
1,250 recorded births
National rank #246
2022 · Girls
1,222 recorded births
National rank #252
Where Kaylani 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #85 | 24 |
| RI | #91 | 9 |
| DE | #98 | 8 |
| MS | #107 | 21 |
| NC | #110 | 89 |
| NM | #111 | 12 |
| FL | #113 | 150 |
| SC | #120 | 36 |