Kelani Name Popularity and Statistics
Kelani is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Kelani?
Kelani is spelled K-E-L-A-N-I. The name has 6 letters.
Kelani Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,540
Recorded Births137
- Girls usage fell 182 places to #1,540 and recorded 31 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.
Kelani Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2011 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 137 | #1,540 |
| 2024 | Girls | 168 | #1,358 |
| 2023 | Girls | 141 | #1,519 |
| 2022 | Girls | 165 | #1,387 |
| 2022 | Boys | 5 | #12,330 |
| 2021 | Girls | 147 | #1,460 |
| 2020 | Girls | 182 | #1,246 |
| 2020 | Boys | 7 | #9,554 |
| 2019 | Girls | 124 | #1,687 |
| 2019 | Boys | 6 | #10,803 |
| 2018 | Girls | 113 | #1,799 |
| 2018 | Boys | 7 | #9,670 |
| 2017 | Girls | 92 | #2,097 |
| 2017 | Boys | 8 | #8,840 |
| 2016 | Girls | 56 | #2,966 |
| 2016 | Boys | 7 | #9,664 |
| 2015 | Girls | 38 | #3,915 |
| 2015 | Boys | 7 | #9,568 |
| 2014 | Girls | 19 | #6,451 |
| 2014 | Boys | 8 | #8,781 |
| 2013 | Girls | 23 | #5,644 |
| 2012 | Girls | 20 | #6,341 |
| 2012 | Boys | 5 | #12,274 |
| 2011 | Girls | 19 | #6,564 |
When Was Kelani 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.
2020 · Girls
182 recorded births
National rank #1,246
2024 · Girls
168 recorded births
National rank #1,358
2022 · Girls
165 recorded births
National rank #1,387
2021 · Girls
147 recorded births
National rank #1,460
Where Kelani 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 |
|---|---|---|
| LA | #426 | 10 |
| MS | #514 | 5 |
| AL | #633 | 7 |
| GA | #748 | 13 |
| IN | #916 | 6 |
| NJ | #1,168 | 5 |
| FL | #1,170 | 12 |
| VA | #1,180 | 5 |