Kehlani: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced keh-LAH-nee · 3 syllables
Kehlani means “sea and sky”, from Polynesian.
- Meaning
- sea and sky
- Origin
- Polynesian
- Pronunciation
- keh-LAH-nee
- US rank (2025)
- #148
- US babies a year
- about 1,920 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Modern, Rising
How popular is Kehlani?
Kehlani was the #148 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,986 babies. It’s rising: up 999% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #148 |
| Canada | #776 |
| Australia | #239 |
Names like Kehlani
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Mehlani
- Calani
- Mahlani
- Lehlani
- Yurani
- Normani
- Zaylani
- Mulani
- Ahlani
- Dailani
- Nylani
- Raelani
- Nilani
- Klani
- Malahni
- Xareni
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Questions about Kehlani
What does the name Kehlani mean?
Kehlani means “sea and sky”. It comes from Polynesian.
How do you pronounce Kehlani?
Kehlani is pronounced keh-LAH-nee.
How popular is the name Kehlani?
Kehlani was the #148 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,986 babies. It’s rising: up 999% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.