Khalani
How to say it: kuh-LAH-nee · /kəˈlɑni/
Hawaiian name, likely a variant or blend relating to 'ka lani' meaning 'the heavens' or 'the sky.'
Khalani was the 712th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 293 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 7.5-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #609 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 | #712 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 293 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,912 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×7.5 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #609 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Among the newest names here, Khalani is at its peak in the 2020s after mostly recent use. Continued ascent is expected.
What goes with it
Khalani feels soft and crisp, gentle and creative. Kaia shares its style.
Nicknames
- Khali
- Lani
Other spellings
Honouring a Khalani in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Khalani is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
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