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At a Glance: Name: Kailani – Meaning: sea and sky – Origin: Hawaiian – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ky-LAH-nee
Kailani is a Hawaiian name meaning "sea and sky," pronounced ky-LAH-nee (IPA /kaɪˈlɑːni/). It's a girl's name with a worldly, outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel, and SSA records for it stretch from 1980 to 2024. If you're drawn to names that connect to both water and the open sky, Kailani fits that literally, not just in spirit.
Meaning & Origin of Kailani
Meaning: Sea and sky.
Origin: Hawaiian.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Kailani
Phonetic: ky-LAH-nee IPA: /kaɪˈlɑːni/
Popularity of Kailani
Kailani hit its high point in 2022 at #222, given to 1,349 babies, then eased to #275 by 2024 with 1,141 babies — a gentle step back from its peak rather than a sharp drop.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1980–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Kailani mean?
Sea and sky. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Kailani)
How do you pronounce Kailani?
Kailani is pronounced ky-LAH-nee (IPA: /kaɪˈlɑːni/).
Is Kailani a popular name right now?
Kailani peaked at #222 in 2022 and is ranked #275 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1980–2024.)
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