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Kalani is a feminine name used in Hawaiian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘the heavens’ from Hawaiian ka ‘the’ and lani ‘heaven, sky, royal, majesty’." It ranked #387 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘the heavens’ from Hawaiian ka ‘the’ and lani ‘heaven, sky, royal, majesty’. The entry lists its usage as Hawaiian.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Kalani ranked #387 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #387 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kalani mean?
Kalani means "the heavens", according to Behind the Name.
Is Kalani a popular name?
Kalani ranked #387 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Kalani a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Kalani appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine & feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Kalani — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
