Keilani
ke(i)-la-ni
US Popularity:1235
Origin:Hawaiian
Meaning:Glorious sky; Glorious heaven; Glorious chief
Keilani is a unique Hawaiian girl’s name that conjures images of tropical islands and serene oceans. It is similar to the popular Polynesian name Leilani and has many alternative spellings, including Kehlani, popularized by the Grammy Award-nominated singer of the same name. Keilani is one of those rare names whose definition is as beautiful as its sound. In Hawaiian, it means “glorious heaven” and “glorious sky,” as well as “glorious chief.” or “royal one.” Named Keilani, baby will grow up not only with a deep connection to the natural world, but with a legacy of leadership and majesty.
Keilani Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Keilani is currently #1628 on The Bump
Girl:Keilani is currently #726 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Keilani is currently #1235 in U.S. births
Girl:Keilani is currently #461 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1235
in 2022
+ 105
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Keilani, February 2020
Ulukau Hawaiian Dictionaries, kei
Ulukau Hawaiian Dictionaries, lani
IMDb, Kehlani
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