Kaelani
Kaelani: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kaelani
Root meaning: “edge”
- A female given name from Hawaiian.
Etymology
From Hawaiian kaʻe (“edge”) + lani (“sky”), or a modern variant of Kailani.
How popular is Kaelani?
Since 1880, 1,315 girls in the U.S. have been named Kaelani. Its highest rank for girls was #1590 in 2023. In 2025, 110 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Kaelani FAQ
What does the name Kaelani mean?
Kaelani traces back to a root meaning "edge". A female given name from Hawaiian. From Hawaiian kaʻe (“edge”) + lani (“sky”), or a modern variant of Kailani.
What is the origin of the name Kaelani?
Kaelani is listed as a name of Hawaiian origin.
How popular is the name Kaelani?
Since 1880, 1,315 girls in the U.S. have been named Kaelani. Its highest rank for girls was #1590 in 2023. In 2025, 110 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kaelani a boy or girl name?
Kaelani is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,315 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.