Kaylani Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Kaylani is a Hawaiian name meaning 'sea and sky', derived from the elements 'Kai' and 'Lani'. It has evolved from forms like Kailani and has gained popularity since the late 20th century, reflecting a trend towards unique names. The name is often associated with natural beauty and has no biblical relevance.

The name Kaylani is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kaylani has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kaylani' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9571st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2083rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 441st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kaylani' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kaylani"

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Pronunciation

/keɪˈlɑːni/

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Origin

Hawaiian

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Etymology

The name Kaylani is derived from the Hawaiian elements 'Kai' meaning 'sea' and 'Lani' meaning 'heaven' or 'sky'.

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Meaning

sea and sky

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Language Evolution

Kailani, Kailani, Kaylani

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Historical Usage

Kaylani gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as part of a trend towards unique and nature-inspired names.

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Variants & Derivatives

Kailani, Kailani, Kayla

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Modern Popularity & Image

Kaylani is perceived as a modern, exotic name that evokes images of nature and beauty.

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Famous People

Kaylani Lei (adult film actress), Kaylani McMahon (social media personality)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kaylani"

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 "Kaylani"

"Kaylani" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 9571st of 27321 103
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 2083rd of 35406 1,439
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 441st of 30306 8,651

Regional Popularity of "Kaylani" 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 "Kaylani" 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)
- - - 85.91%
5427th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
62.00%
2841st/4582
27.63%
1427th/5164
35.05%
2563rd/7313
17.69%
1320th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
15.19%
605th/3984
7.89%
354th/4487
6.68%
456th/6822
6.50%
408th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Kaylani"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Kaylani" 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.