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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Edge of the sky (or 'sea and sky' as a Kailani variant)
- Origin
- Hawaiian
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- kay-LAH-nee
Kaelani is a Hawaiian girl's name, pronounced kay-LAH-nee (IPA /keɪˈlɑːni). It's sometimes glossed as 'heavenly child,' but that's not quite accurate — the Hawaiian components literally point to 'edge of the sky' (or 'sea and sky,' as in the variant Kailani). It has a worldly feel for parents drawn to names with a specific place-based origin.
Meaning & Origin of Kaelani
Meaning: Edge of the sky (or 'sea and sky' as a Kailani variant).
Origin: Hawaiian.
A common claim: Commonly glossed as 'heavenly child.' Actually: The literal Hawaiian components point to 'edge of the sky' (or 'sea and sky' as a Kailani variant), not literally 'child.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Kaelani
kay-LAH-neeIPA /keɪˈlɑːni/
Popularity of Kaelani
SSA records going back to 1988 show Kaelani has stayed rare, peaking at #1590 in 2023 with 132 babies before falling to #1775 in 2024 with 113.
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FAQ
What does the name Kaelani mean?
Edge of the sky (or ‘sea and sky’ as a Kailani variant). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Kaelani?
Kaelani is pronounced kay-LAH-nee (IPA: /keɪˈlɑːni/).
Is Kaelani a popular name right now?
Kaelani is near its all-time peak (#1590 in 2023), ranked #1775 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1988–2024.)
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