Kaelani

Girl name

Kaelani has been given to 1,315 babies in the U.S. since 1988. It peaked in 2023. In 2025, about 1 in 14,612 girls was named Kaelani.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,315

Peak year

2023 (132 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1988

10-year trend

▲ +150%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Kaelani — alternate spellings parents actually use.

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12,823 babies since 1980

Kalanigirl

12,515 babies since 1959

Kaylanigirl

11,877 babies since 1987

Names with a similar vibe

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FAQ

How popular is the name Kaelani?

Kaelani has been given to 1,315 babies in the U.S. since 1988. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kaelani peak?

Kaelani peaked in 2023, when 132 babies were given the name.

Is Kaelani a girl or boy name?

Kaelani is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Kaelani are girls).

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