Kalani
How to say it: kuh-LAH-nee · /kəˈlɑni/
From Hawaiian meaning 'the heavens', 'sky', or 'royalty'; a traditional Hawaiian name.
Kalani was the 403rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 800 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.4-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #316 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #403 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 800 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,144 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.4 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #316 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Newcomer Kalani drew almost all its use in recent decades and peaked in the 2020s. It stays at its peak with further rise expected.
What goes with it
Airy and lilting with soft and crisp edges, gentle and tied to sky and nature. Malia mirrors its style and Lani provides a sunny short form.
Middle names that flow with Kalani →
Nicknames
- Kali
- Lani
Honouring a Kalani in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kalani is about 1 in 173.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Kalani
- Kalani Brown (born 1997)American basketball player
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