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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The heavens, the sky
- Origin
- Hawaiian
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- kah-LAH-nee
Kalani is a Hawaiian name meaning "the heavens" or "the sky," and it works for any child, boy or girl. It has an outdoorsy, free-spirited, boho feel with a modern sound, and it's said kah-LAH-nee.
Meaning & Origin of Kalani
Meaning: The heavens, the sky.
Origin: Hawaiian.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Kalani
kah-LAH-neeIPA /kəˈlɑːni/
Popularity of Kalani
Kalani ranked #339 in the U.S. in 2024, with 917 babies given the name, just under its peak of #339 in 2021 when 959 babies were named Kalani.
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FAQ
What does the name Kalani mean?
The heavens, the sky. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Kalani?
Kalani is pronounced kah-LAH-nee (IPA: /kəˈlɑːni/).
Is Kalani a popular name right now?
Kalani is near its all-time peak (#339 in 2021), ranked #339 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1959–2024.)
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