Kailani

Kailani is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,141 girls in the United States.

Kailani at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kailani

Kailani belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kailani first appears in Social Security records in 1980. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #222 in 2022, and in 2024 1,141 babies received the name — 11,553 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kailani in US records

First recorded (US)
1980
Best US rank
#222 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Kailani in 2024
1,141
Total since 1880
11,553

Kailani in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2006
Best rank
#3016 in 2024
Babies named Kailani in 2025
3
Total since 1996
60

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kailani mean?

The meaning of Kailani is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kailani a boy or girl name?

Kailani is a girl name. In 2024, 1,141 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kailani?

Kailani comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kailani?

Kailani first appears in US records in 1980. Its best-ever ranking was #222 in 2022, and 1,141 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].