Kalani
kuh-LAH-nee
Girl · Hawaiian
Meaning: The sky, the heavens, of the sky
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Kehlani
Girl · Hawaiian · Medium name
- Meaning
- Sea and sky, heavenly
- Pronunciation
- kuh-LAH-nee
- Origin
- Hawaiian
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
Modern Hawaiian-inspired American name; also influenced by the singer Kehlani.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ModernNature-inspiredUnique
Languages in use: Hawaiian, English
Commonly used in: United States, Pacific Islands
Alternate spellings
KahlaniEnglish
Variant spelling.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Kehlani
1995–present
American singer and songwriter from Oakland, California.
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lay-LAH-nee
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Behind the Name, Hawaiian-inspired Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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