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Keilani is a feminine name used in Hawaiian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘glorious heaven’ in Hawaiian, from kei ‘glorious, dignified’ and lani ‘heaven, sky, royal, majesty’." It ranked #727 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘glorious heaven’ in Hawaiian, from kei ‘glorious, dignified’ and lani ‘heaven, sky, royal, majesty’. The entry lists its usage as Hawaiian.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Keilani ranked #727 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 | #727 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Keilani mean?
Keilani means "glorious heaven", according to Behind the Name.
Is Keilani a popular name?
Keilani ranked #727 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Keilani a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Keilani appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Keilani — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
