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Kailanii

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Pronounced ky-LAH-nee /kaɪˈlɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: A double-i spelling of Kailani, from the Hawaiian kai ('sea') and lani ('sky; heaven') — 'sea and sky; heavenly sea.' Airy and elemental.Low

In 30 seconds: An airy Hawaiian name: Kailanii spells Kailani, 'sea and sky' (said 'ky-LAH-nee'). Elemental and serene.
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Origin MediumHawaiian
MeaningA double-i spelling of Kailani, from the Hawaiian kai ('sea') and lani ('sky; heaven') — 'sea and sky; heavenly sea.' Airy and elemental.
U.S. rank (2023)#7075 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 37

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320202023

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kailanii reworks Kailani ('sea and sky') with a double-i finish. It reads airy and serene — rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'ky-LAH-nee').

It appears only recently and rarely. Rare, elemental, and serene.

Did you know? Kailanii is a spelling of Kailani — from the Hawaiian kai ('sea') and lani ('sky; heaven') — 'sea and sky; heavenly sea,' an airy, elemental name (said 'ky-LAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Kailanii — Kailani spelling; Hawaiian 'sea and sky'

Variations

KailaniKaylaniKailanie

Nicknames

KaiLani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kailanii mean?

Kailanii is a form of Kailani, from the Hawaiian for 'sea' (kai) and 'sky; heaven' (lani) — 'sea and sky.'

How do you pronounce Kailanii?

It's said ky-LAH-nee /kaɪˈlɑː.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kailanii a boy or girl name?

Kailanii is a girl's name.

How popular is Kailanii?

Kailanii is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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