Kalani

Kalani is a unisex 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 953 babies in the United States.

Kalani at a glance

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

About the name Kalani

Kalani 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, Kalani first appears in Social Security records in 1959 and has been given to 11,687 babies since 1880, including 953 in 2024.

Kalani in US records

First recorded (US)
1959
Babies named Kalani in 2024
953
Total since 1880
11,687

Kalani in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Babies named Kalani in 2025
12
Total since 1996
192

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kalani mean?

The meaning of Kalani 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 Kalani a boy or girl name?

Kalani is a unisex name. In 2024, 953 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kalani?

Kalani comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kalani?

Kalani is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1959 and has been given to 11,687 babies since 1880.

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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].