Kahlani Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kahlani is a Hawaiian name meaning 'heavenly one'. It has evolved from traditional Hawaiian roots, reflecting a connection to nature and spirituality. The name is modern and exotic, gaining popularity in recent decades. It does not have biblical relevance but is associated with positive traits and has been adopted by notable individuals.
The name Kahlani is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kahlani has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kahlani' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21250th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 21917th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1439th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kahlani' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kahlani"
Pronunciation
/kɑːˈlɑːni/
Origin
Hawaiian
Etymology
Kahlani is derived from Hawaiian elements where 'ka' means 'the' and 'lani' means 'heaven' or 'sky'. Together, it can be interpreted as 'the heavenly one'.
Meaning
heavenly one
Language Evolution
Kahlani
Historical Usage
Kahlani has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States, as a unique and modern name choice reflecting a connection to nature and spirituality.
Variants & Derivatives
Kahlan, Kahlana
Modern Popularity & Image
Kahlani is perceived as a modern and exotic name, often associated with positive traits such as beauty and tranquility.
Famous People
Kahlani Hines, a social media influencer, Kahlani K. Davis, a rising artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kahlani"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kahlani"
"Kahlani" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 21250th of 23106 | 7 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 21917th of 35406 | 31 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1439th of 30306 | 1,870 |
Regional Popularity of "Kahlani" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kahlani" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
34.36% 1369th/3984 |
37.75% 1694th/4487 |
15.93% 1087th/6822 |
37.21% 2335th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kahlani"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kahlani" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.