Kailani: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced ky-LAH-nee · 3 syllables
Kailani means “sea; sky”, from Polynesian.
From Hawaiian Kailani, from kai (“sea”) + lani (“sky”).
- Meaning
- sea; sky
- Origin
- Polynesian
- Pronunciation
- ky-LAH-nee
- US rank (2025)
- #253
- US babies a year
- about 1,274 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Kailani?
Kailani was the #253 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,215 babies. It’s rising: up 371% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #253 |
| Australia | #974 |
How old are people named Kailani?
Half of US adults named Kailani are older than 22; most are between 18 and 36. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Kailani
What does the name Kailani mean?
Kailani means “sea; sky”. It comes from Polynesian.
How do you pronounce Kailani?
Kailani is pronounced ky-LAH-nee.
How popular is the name Kailani?
Kailani was the #253 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,215 babies. It’s rising: up 371% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Kailani?
Half of US adults named Kailani are older than 22. Most are between 18 and 36.