Kailani

Rank 223rd Girl Name

In 2022, the name Kailani was 223rd most popular baby name for girls and 490th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,351 babies were named Kailani in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,488 babies in the United States were named Kailani. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.2% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Kailani is around 7 to 8 years old.

The name "Kailani" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Kailani include Kai and Lani.

Kailani Meaning & Origin

Kailani is a Hawaiian name that means "sea and sky," evoking images of expansive tranquility and natural beauty.

The name Kailani is described as exotic, adventurous and oceanic.

Pronunciation

Kailani is pronounced key-lah-nee in English. The name Kailani has 7 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Kailani

  • The name Kailani is included in a song titled "Ka Nani A'o Ka'u" by Hawaiian recording artist Keali'i Reichel.

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Geography

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