Unisex nameCurrently #339 in the USRising
Kalani
3 syllablesPeak year: 20216 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kalani's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kalani's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kalani |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1963 | 20 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 20 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 21 |
| 1975 | 30 |
| 1976 | 29 |
| 1977 | 41 |
| 1978 | 27 |
| 1979 | 24 |
| 1980 | 37 |
| 1981 | 36 |
| 1982 | 29 |
| 1983 | 24 |
| 1984 | 31 |
| 1985 | 38 |
| 1986 | 40 |
| 1987 | 37 |
| 1988 | 49 |
| 1989 | 57 |
| 1990 | 56 |
| 1991 | 42 |
| 1992 | 46 |
| 1993 | 58 |
| 1994 | 67 |
| 1995 | 70 |
| 1996 | 66 |
| 1997 | 74 |
| 1998 | 83 |
| 1999 | 113 |
| 2000 | 120 |
| 2001 | 139 |
| 2002 | 157 |
| 2003 | 168 |
| 2004 | 209 |
| 2005 | 178 |
| 2006 | 215 |
| 2007 | 189 |
| 2008 | 175 |
| 2009 | 252 |
| 2010 | 195 |
| 2011 | 232 |
| 2012 | 259 |
| 2013 | 248 |
| 2014 | 302 |
| 2015 | 391 |
| 2016 | 510 |
| 2017 | 625 |
| 2018 | 569 |
| 2019 | 706 |
| 2020 | 827 |
| 2021 | 1,003 |
| 2022 | 880 |
| 2023 | 846 |
| 2024 | 953 |
Kalani through the decades
- Kalani peaked in 2021, when 1,003 babies were named Kalani in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kalani has risen 226% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kalani currently ranks #339 in the US and is on the rise.