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Kylani

Quick answerKylani is a modern name of Hawaiian origin, derived from "Kai" (ocean/sea) and "Lani" (sky/heaven), meaning "ocean sky" or "heavenly sea." The name is primarily used in Hawaiian and contemporary Western cultures, gaining popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries as part of a broader…

Hawaiian · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#2,031
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2024
Syllables3
OriginHawaiian
LanguageHawaiian
CultureHawaiian
Letters6
Numerology9 Chaldean 4
Global rank#2,031

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Kylani

Kylani is a modern name of Hawaiian origin, derived from "Kai" (ocean/sea) and "Lani" (sky/heaven), meaning "ocean sky" or "heavenly sea." The name is primarily used in Hawaiian and contemporary Western cultures, gaining popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries as part of a broader trend of adopting Hawaiian names.

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Etymology

Kylani is a modern name of Hawaiian origin, derived from "Kai" (ocean/sea) and "Lani" (sky/heaven), meaning "ocean sky" or "heavenly sea." The name is primarily used in Hawaiian and contemporary Western cultures, gaining popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries as part of a broader trend of adopting Hawaiian names.

Kylani currently ranks #2,031 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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