Kehlani
English (Modern) · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Kehlani
Kehlani means "sea" or "ocean" and derives from Hawaiian linguistic roots, combining "ke" (the) with "lani" (sky/heaven), though it is often associated with water meanings in modern usage.
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Etymology
Kehlani means "sea" or "ocean" and derives from Hawaiian linguistic roots, combining "ke" (the) with "lani" (sky/heaven), though it is often associated with water meanings in modern usage. The name is primarily used in Hawaiian culture and has gained contemporary popularity in the United States, particularly through the singer Kehlani Parrish who brought visibility to the name in the 2010s.
Kehlani currently ranks #149 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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