Girl nameCurrently #1,356 in the USRising
Kelani
3 syllablesPeak year: 20206 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kelani'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.
Kelani's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kelani |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 45 |
| 2016 | 63 |
| 2017 | 100 |
| 2018 | 120 |
| 2019 | 130 |
| 2020 | 189 |
| 2021 | 147 |
| 2022 | 170 |
| 2023 | 141 |
| 2024 | 168 |
Kelani through the decades
- Kelani peaked in 2020, when 189 babies were named Kelani in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kelani has risen 509% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kelani currently ranks #1,356 in the US and is on the rise.