Kelani

Girl name

Kelani has been given to 1,774 babies in the U.S. since 1976. It peaked in 2020.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,774

Peak year

2020 (189 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1976

10-year trend

▲ +204%

Gender split

96% girls / 4% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Kehlanigirl

14,532 babies since 2015

Kalanigirl

12,515 babies since 1959

Melanigirl

5,912 babies since 1947

Jelaniboy

5,660 babies since 1973

Keilanigirl

5,309 babies since 1975

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Presliegirl

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Leengirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Kelani?

Kelani has been given to 1,774 babies in the U.S. since 1976. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kelani peak?

Kelani peaked in 2020, when 189 babies were given the name.

Is Kelani a girl or boy name?

Kelani is primarily a girl name (96% of babies named Kelani are girls).

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