Kehlani: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Kehlani – Origin: unknown (possibly a Hawaiian-inspired modern coinage) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: keh-LAH-nee


Kehlani is an unknown (possibly a Hawaiian-inspired modern coinage) girl's name.

Meaning & Origin of Kehlani

Origin: unknown (possibly a Hawaiian-inspired modern coinage).

A common claim: Popularly believed to be a Hawaiian-inspired name meaning 'sea and sky,' as associated with singer Kehlani. Actually: That meaning isn't documented — Kehlani is likely a modern coinage with no confirmed root.

How to Pronounce Kehlani

Phonetic: keh-LAH-nee   IPA: /kɛˈlɑːni/

Popularity of Kehlani

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2015–2024.

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