Kailani
Kailani: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kailani
Root meaning: “sea”
- A female given name from Hawaiian.
Etymology
From Hawaiian Kailani, from kai (“sea”) + lani (“sky”).
How popular is Kailani?
Since 1880, 12,778 girls and 45 boys in the U.S. have been named Kailani (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #222 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #9340 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #253 for girls, with 1,215 babies given the name.
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Kailani FAQ
What does the name Kailani mean?
Kailani traces back to a root meaning "sea". A female given name from Hawaiian. From Hawaiian Kailani, from kai (“sea”) + lani (“sky”).
What is the origin of the name Kailani?
Kailani is listed as a name of Hawaiian origin.
How popular is the name Kailani?
Since 1880, 12,778 girls and 45 boys in the U.S. have been named Kailani (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #222 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #9340 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #253 for girls, with 1,215 babies given the name.
Is Kailani a boy or girl name?
Kailani is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 12,778 girls and 45 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.