Kaylani

Kaylani 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 1,299 girls in the United States.

Kaylani at a glance

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

About the name Kaylani

Kaylani 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, Kaylani first appears in Social Security records in 1987. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #241 in 2024, and in 2024 1,299 babies received the name — 10,193 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kaylani in US records

First recorded (US)
1987
Best US rank
#241 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Kaylani in 2024
1,299
Total since 1880
10,193

Kaylani in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2010
Best rank
#2788 in 2025
Babies named Kaylani in 2025
9
Total since 1996
33

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kaylani mean?

The meaning of Kaylani 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 Kaylani a boy or girl name?

Kaylani is a girl name. In 2024, 1,299 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kaylani?

Kaylani comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kaylani?

Kaylani first appears in US records in 1987. Its best-ever ranking was #241 in 2024, and 1,299 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].