Kilani
Girl nameKilani has been given to 281 babies in the U.S. since 1988. It peaked in 2019. In 2025, about 1 in 100,454 girls was named Kilani.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
281
Peak year
2019 (29 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1988
10-year trend
▲ +33%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Kilani — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kilani.
Sibling name ideas for Kilani
Same era and popularity as Kilani, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Kilani?
Kilani has been given to 281 babies in the U.S. since 1988. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Kilani peak?
Kilani peaked in 2019, when 29 babies were given the name.
Is Kilani a girl or boy name?
Kilani is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Kilani are girls).
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