Kailana
Hawaiian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Kailana
Kailana is derived from the Hawaiian name Kaila, which means "style" or "esteem," with the suffix "-na" being a common Hawaiian diminutive or feminine ending.
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Etymology
Kailana is derived from the Hawaiian name Kaila, which means "style" or "esteem," with the suffix "-na" being a common Hawaiian diminutive or feminine ending. The name has roots in the Hawaiian language and culture of the Pacific Islands.
The name is primarily used in Hawaiian and contemporary American contexts, particularly in Hawaii and among families of Hawaiian descent or those who appreciate Hawaiian naming traditions; it gained some popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as part of a broader revival of Hawaiian cultural naming practices.
Kailana currently ranks #9,760 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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