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Kailanni
Pronounced ky-LAH-nee /kaɪˈlɑ.ni/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Kailani — from the Hawaiian kai, 'the sea', + lani, 'heaven/sky', hence 'the sea and sky; heavenly sea'; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Kailanni is a spelling of Kailani — from the Hawaiian kai, 'the sea', + lani, 'heaven/sky', hence 'the sea and sky; heavenly sea' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ky-LAH-nee').
In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian and other families. Rare, the-sea-and-sky at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Kailanni mean?
Kailanni spells Kailani — Hawaiian 'the sea and sky; heavenly sea' (kai + lani).
How do you pronounce Kailanni?
It's said ky-LAH-nee /kaɪˈlɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Kailanni a boy or girl name?
Kailanni is a girl's name.
How popular is Kailanni?
Kailanni is a very rare spelling in the U.S.