Cailani

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Cailani Pronunciation

Cailani is pronounced ky-LAH-nee /kaɪˈlɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Kailani — from Hawaiian kai, 'the sea', plus lani, 'sky; heaven'; 'sea and sky'Low

In 30 seconds: Sea and sky: Cailani spells Kailani — 'sea and sky'. Lyrical, breezy, and warm (said 'ky-LAH-nee').

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Origin MediumHawaiian

MeaningA spelling of Kailani — from Hawaiian kai, 'the sea', plus lani, 'sky; heaven'; 'sea and sky'

U.S. rank (2024)#6656 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 133

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Cailani is a spelling of Kailani — from Hawaiian kai, 'the sea', plus lani, 'sky; heaven' — 'sea and sky'. A lyrical, breezy name (said 'ky-LAH-nee'; nickname Lani).

In the U.S. it appears in recent records. Rare in this spelling, sea-and-sky at the root, and breezy.

Did you know? Kailani joins the Hawaiian kai, 'the sea', with lani, 'sky; heaven' — 'sea and sky' — Cailani is a spelling, a lyrical, breezy name (said 'ky-LAH-nee').

Overall data confidence 58%

References — Kailani — Hawaiian etymology

Variations

KailaniKaylaniCailany

Nicknames

Lani

Themes & Styles

Hawaiian

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Kailani— the standard spelling

Kaylani— a fellow spelling

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Cailani?

Cailani is pronounced ky-LAH-nee (/kaɪˈlɑ.ni/). Press play above to hear Cailani said aloud.

How do you say Cailani?

Cailani is said ky-LAH-nee (/kaɪˈlɑ.ni/). Press play above to hear Cailani said aloud.

What does the name Cailani mean?

Cailani spells Kailani — Hawaiian 'sea and sky'.

Is Cailani a boy or girl name?

Cailani is a girl's name.

How popular is Cailani?

Cailani is a rare name in the U.S.