Kailani
Meaningsea and sky · Hawaiian
- US rank
- #253
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #222 in 2022
1,215 babies were named Kailani in the US in 2025. It has climbed 29 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1980–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kailani you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,323 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kailani, 1,215 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kailani would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKailani first shows up in US birth records in 1980, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 45 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #222.
- Then vs nowKailani is 26× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 34,247 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 1,323.
- TrendKailani has climbed 29 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #253. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedKailani is most popular in Hawaii, where it ranks #15, followed by Delaware (#98) and New Mexico (#111). It's in the top 1,000 in 39 states.
- MeaningIn Hawaiian, Kailani means “sea and sky”.
About the name Kailani
Kailani is a girl name meaning “sea and sky”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ani”. US birth records list Kailani for girls from 1980 to 2025, in 44 of those 46 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #222 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #253, with 1,215 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.4 | 293,255 girls |
| 1990s | 11 | 87,719 girls |
| 2000s | 62 | 16,210 girls |
| 2010s | 235 | 4,256 girls |
| 2020s | 750 | 1,333 girls |
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Questions about the name Kailani
What does the name Kailani mean?
Kailani means “sea and sky” in Hawaiian.
Is Kailani a boy or girl name?
Kailani is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kailani?
Kailani ranked #253 for US girls in 2025, given to 1,215 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#222).