Kalani: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced kuh-LAH-nee · 3 syllables
Borrowed from Hawaiian Kalani.
- Origin
- Polynesian
- Pronunciation
- kuh-LAH-nee
- US rank (2025)
- #387
- US babies a year
- about 1,194 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Kalani?
Kalani was the #387 name in the US in 2025, given to 821 babies. It’s rising: up 305% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #387 |
| Australia | #288 |
How old are people named Kalani?
Half of US adults named Kalani are older than 25; most are between 18 and 51. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Kalani
How do you pronounce Kalani?
Kalani is pronounced kuh-LAH-nee.
How popular is the name Kalani?
Kalani was the #387 name in the US in 2025, given to 821 babies. It’s rising: up 305% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Kalani?
Half of US adults named Kalani are older than 25. Most are between 18 and 51.