Kailani
How to say it: ky-LAH-nee · /kaɪˈlɑni/
From Hawaiian 'kai' (sea) and 'lani' (sky/heavenly), meaning 'sea and sky' or 'heavenly sea'.
Kailani was the 72nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,215 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 5.9-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #24 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #72 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,215 |
| Share of births | 1 in 827 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×5.9 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #24 |
| In France, 2025 | #806 among girls’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A newcomer with little history before recent decades, Kailani reached its height in the 2020s. Holding at its peak, more growth looks likely.
What goes with it
Airy and crisp with gentle nature imagery of sea and sky, Kailani matches Moana in spirit.
Middle names that flow with Kailani →
Nicknames
- Kai
- Lani
- Kaia
Honouring a Kailani in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kailani is about 1 in 35.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #806 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Kailani
- Kailani Craine (born 1998)Australian figure skater
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