Kailani Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Kailani has been steadily rising in popularity in the United States, especially in coastal states.

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A Deep Dive

Kailani Overview

Meaning

Sea and sky

Gender

Girl

Origin

Hawaiian

Etymology

Derived from Hawaiian, combining “kai” (sea) and “lani” (heaven or sky).

Pronunciation

/kaɪˈlɑːni/

Popularity

Kailani is cherished in Hawaii and gaining traction in the mainland USA. In 2023, Kailani ranked #374 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Exotic, Nature-inspired, Unique

Associated Traits

Serene, graceful, natural

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with Hawaiian culture, symbolizing the connection between the sea and the sky.
A Deep Dive

Kailani Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Kaila, Kalani, Keilani, Keilana, Kaelani, Kaylani

Common Nicknames

Kai, Lani, Kay, Kali

Diminutives

Ani, Lan, Lani, Kala, Nano

Famous People

  • Kailani Craine
    (Australian Figure Skater)
  • Kailani Hekili
    (American Actress)
  • Kailani Acosta
    (Spanish Swimmer)
  • Kailani Harper
    (American Singer-Songwriter)
  • Kailani Leilani
    (Hawaiian Surfer)
  • Kailani Ortiz
    (Puerto Rican Activist)
  • Kailani Gonzales
    (Mexican Chef)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Kailani
    ("Journey 2: The Mysterious Island," Film)
  • Kailani
    ("Hawaii Five-0," TV Series)
  • Kailani
    ("Moana," Animated Film)
  • Kailani
    ("Kailani's Song," Novel)
  • Kailani
    ("Beyond the Reef," TV Series)

Places

  • Ke Kailani Drive
    (Hawaii, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Kailani?

In Hawaiian, the name Kailani translates to “sea and sky,” often representing a calm and free-spirited nature, with a strong connection to the tranquility of the natural world.

What Is the Origin of The Name Kailani?

The name Kailani has Hawaiian origins, derived from the Hawaiian words “kai,” meaning “sea,” and “lani,” meaning “heaven” or “sky.” It reflects the beauty and natural elements of the Hawaiian landscape and culture.

Kailani Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Kailani in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2782021#2222022#2252023
Top 3 Rankings#2222022#2252023#2782021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Kailani

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023225
(-3 from 2022)
1315
(-33 from 2022)
0.07518
2022222
(+56 from 2021)
1348
(+210 from 2021)
0.07518
2021278
(+4 from 2020)
1138
(+8 from 2020)
0.06352
2020282
(+68 from 2019)
1130
(+227 from 2019)
0.06393
2019350
(+40 from 2018)
903
(+108 from 2018)
0.04921
2018390
(+228 from 2017)
795
(+310 from 2017)
0.04275
2017618
(+136 from 2016)
485
(+107 from 2016)
0.02567
2016754
(+123 from 2015)
378
(+61 from 2015)
0.01953
2015877
(+106 from 2014)
317
(+46 from 2014)
0.01625
2014983
(-19 from 2013)
271
(+10 from 2013)
0.01385
2013964
(+47 from 2012)
261
(+11 from 2012)
0.01354
20121011
(+114 from 2011)
250
(+33 from 2011)
0.01289
20111125
(+152 from 2010)
217
(+31 from 2010)
0.01120
20101277
(+143 from 2009)
186
(+21 from 2009)
0.00949
20091420
(-66 from 2008)
165
(-14 from 2008)
0.00815
20081354
(+163 from 2007)
179
(+27 from 2007)
0.00859
20071517
(+5 from 2006)
152
(+8 from 2006)
0.00718
20061522
(+109 from 2005)
144
(+21 from 2005)
0.00689
20051631
(-85 from 2004)
123
(-5 from 2004)
0.00606
20041546
(+516 from 2003)
128
(+42 from 2003)
0.00634
20032062
(+405 from 2002)
86
(+22 from 2002)
0.00429
20022467
(+299 from 2001)
64
(+11 from 2001)
0.00324
20012766
(-26 from 2000)
53
No change from 2000
0.00268
20002740
(+978 from 1999)
53
(+21 from 1999)
0.00266
19993718
(-496 from 1998)
32
(-6 from 1998)
0.00164
19983222
(+2646 from 1997)
38
(+22 from 1997)
0.00196
19975868
(-803 from 1996)
16
(-3 from 1996)
0.00084
19965065
(-388 from 1995)
19
(-2 from 1995)
0.00099
19954677
(-156 from 1994)
21
(-1 from 1994)
0.00109
19944521
(+898 from 1993)
22
(+5 from 1993)
0.00113
19935419
(+895 from 1992)
17
(+3 from 1992)
0.00086
19926314
(-61 from 1991)
14
No change from 1991
0.00070
19916253
(+1049 from 1990)
14
(+3 from 1990)
0.00069
19907302
(+147 from 1989)
11
(+1 from 1989)
0.00054
19897449
(-782 from 1988)
10
(-1 from 1988)
0.00050
19886667
(+687 from 1987)
11
(+2 from 1987)
0.00057
19877354
(+1952 from 1985)
9
(+3 from 1985)
0.00048
19860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19859306
(+1115 from 1984)
6
(+1 from 1984)
0.00032
198410421
(-147 from 1983)
5
No change from 1983
0.00028
198310274
(+242 from 1982)
5
No change from 1982
0.00028
198210516
(-3100 from 1980)
5
(-3 from 1980)
0.00028
19810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19807416
First SSA data recorded
8
First SSA data recorded
0.00045
19790
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19780
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19770
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0
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0.0000
19760
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0
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0.0000
19750
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0
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0.0000
19740
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0
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0.0000
19730
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0
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0.0000
19720
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0
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0.0000
19710
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0
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0.0000
19700
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0
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0.0000
19690
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0
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0.0000
19680
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0
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0.0000
19670
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0
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0.0000
19660
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0.0000
19650
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0.0000
19640
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0.0000
19630
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0.0000
19620
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0.0000
19610
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19600
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0.0000
19590
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19580
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19570
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19560
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19550
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19540
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19530
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19520
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19510
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19490
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19480
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19470
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19460
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19450
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19400
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19390
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19380
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19370
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19360
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19340
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19330
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19320
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19310
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19300
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19280
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19270
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19260
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19250
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19240
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19230
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19220
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19210
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19200
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19190
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19180
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19170
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19160
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19150
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19140
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19130
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19120
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19110
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19100
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19090
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19080
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19070
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19060
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19050
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19040
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19030
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19020
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19010
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19000
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18990
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18980
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18810
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18800
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American States Popularity Rankings for Kailani

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1692021#1882022#1362023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1972021#1302022#1402023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2192021#2062022#1862023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3702021#2352022#3462023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1992021#1462022#1812023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3302021#1972022#1932023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2372021#2132022#2112023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1892021#1972022#2132023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#492021#162022#312023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2332021#2492022#1822023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2442021#2472022#3062023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4062021#5872022#4662023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3562021#2472022#3392023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3722021#4952022#3882023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2942021#3562022#2352023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1842021#1272022#1972023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3832021#3802022#2522023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#4942021#2252022#4142023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#6362021#3902022#4082023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4172021#1982022#3532023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4712021#4932022#4452023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2652021#1982022#2192023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2012021#2372022#2282023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2612021#2062022#3912023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2332021#2462022#1972023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2772021#3432022#2792023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2822021#3662022#2782023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2242021#1322022#1142023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4902021#3622022#4302023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2542021#1452022#2142023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4332021#5752022#3752023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#6622021#3012022#4612023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#8862021#7692022#3482023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5462021#2982022#4642023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5982021#3612022#6092023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2982021#4562022#3532023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2592021#2032022#3012023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3002021#4512022#2902023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4112022#4062023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1942021#1132022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2552019#1882021

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2032020

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2312019

Popularity Rankings for Kailani in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1602021#402022#662023

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#1132020#1172021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#14882020

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Kailani a Name for Boys or Girls?

Kailani is often chosen for girls due to its melodic and gentle sound, which is associated with feminine qualities.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Kailani

Kailani in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Kailani Craine (Figure Skater, born 1998): An Australian figure skater who has represented her country in numerous international competitions.
  • Kailani Hekili (Actress, born 1990): An American actress who has appeared in various independent films and TV series.
  • Kailani Acosta (Swimmer, born 1985): A Spanish swimmer who competed in multiple national and international swimming championships.
  • Kailani Harper (Musician, born 1995): An American singer-songwriter known for her soulful and captivating music.
  • Kailani Leilani (Surfer, born 2000): A Hawaiian surfer who has won several junior surfing competitions and is making waves in the professional circuit.
  • Kailani Ortiz (Activist, born 1975): A Puerto Rican activist dedicated to environmental and social justice causes.
  • Kailani Gonzales (Chef, born 1982): A celebrated chef from Mexico, renowned for her innovative culinary creations.
  • Kailani ("Journey 2: The Mysterious Island," 2012 Film): A resourceful and adventurous girl who helps uncover the mysteries of a hidden island.
  • Kailani ("Hawaii Five-0," 2010 TV Series): A minor character appearing in an episode involving the investigation of local crimes in Hawaii.
  • Kailani ("Moana," 2016 Animated Film): One of the villagers in Moana's island, part of her extended community.
  • Kailani ("Kailani's Song," 2018 Novel): A captivating tale of a young girl's journey to find her true heritage and connection to her Hawaiian roots.
  • Kailani ("Beyond the Reef," 2019 TV Series): A marine biologist who explores the deep sea and uncovers hidden secrets of marine life.
  • Kailani Drive (Hawaii, USA): A scenic road located in the coastal region of the Big Island.
  • Kailani Beach Resort (Queensland, Australia): A beachfront resort offering luxurious accommodations and breathtaking ocean views.
  • Kailani Village (Goa, India): A picturesque village featuring traditional Goan architecture and vibrant local culture.
  • Kailani Cove (California, USA): A secluded coastal area offering stunning views and serene natural surroundings.
  • Kailani Island (Fiji): A small island featuring pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters, popular for snorkeling and diving.
  • Kailani Park (New Zealand): A public park in Auckland, providing green spaces and recreational facilities.
  • Kailani Bay (Hawaii, USA): A bay on the island of Oahu, perfect for water sports and outdoor activities.

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