US Popularity:733
Origin:Hawaiian
Meaning:The heavens, sky; Royal one
Kalani is a gender-neutral name of Hawaiian origin. The sky is the limit for precious newborns with this timeless name, as it means the "Of the heavens or sky." To some, it also has regal connotations meaning royal one. Seeing as baby will have a new parent floating on cloud nine and feeling like they've found precious jewels, Kalani seems like a fitting choice!

Kalani Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Kalani is currently #769 on The Bump
Boy:Kalani is currently #567 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Kalani is currently #431 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Kalani is currently #733 in U.S. births
Boy:Kalani is currently #7243 in U.S. births
Girl:Kalani is currently #764 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#764
in 2022
- 83
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lanksy, pg. 177

  • WordSense, Kalani

  • Behind the Name, Kalani, February 2018

  • Ulukau Hawaiian Dictionary, lani

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