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Kaiulani

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Pronounced kah-ee-oo-LAH-nee /kɑ.i.uˈlɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Hawaiian Kaiulani (Ka'iulani), often read as 'the royal sacred one; the heavenly one; the highest point of heaven' — famously borne by Princess Kaiulani of Hawaii. A documented Hawaiian name of royal association.Low

In 30 seconds: A regal Hawaiian name: Kaiulani reads as 'the royal sky; the heavenly one' (said 'kah-ee-oo-LAH-nee'). Documented and dignified.
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Origin MediumHawaiian
MeaningFrom the Hawaiian Kaiulani (Ka'iulani), often read as 'the royal sacred one; the heavenly one; the highest point of heaven' — famously borne by Princess Kaiulani of Hawaii. A documented Hawaiian name of royal association.
U.S. rank (2025)#9145 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 454

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119772025

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

Kaiulani (Ka'iulani) is a documented Hawaiian name, often read as 'the royal sacred one; the heavenly one.' It is honored above all through Princess Kaiulani, the beloved heir of the Hawaiian Kingdom — a name of dignity and heritage, rare in the U.S. (said 'kah-ee-oo-LAH-nee').

It appears rarely in the U.S., cherished mainly in Hawaiian families. Rare, regal, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Kaiulani is remembered through Princess Kaiulani of Hawaii — a name read as 'the royal sacred one; the highest point of heaven,' carrying dignity and Hawaiian heritage (said 'kah-ee-oo-LAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Kaiulani — Hawaiian 'the royal sacred one; the heavenly one'; Princess Kaiulani

Variations

KaiulaniKaʻiulaniKaiolani

Nicknames

KaiLani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaiulani mean?

Kaiulani is Hawaiian, often read as 'the royal sacred one; the heavenly one,' famously borne by Princess Kaiulani.

How do you pronounce Kaiulani?

It's said kah-ee-oo-LAH-nee /kɑ.i.uˈlɑː.ni/ — five syllables, stress on the fourth.

Is Kaiulani a boy or girl name?

Kaiulani is a girl's name.

How popular is Kaiulani?

Kaiulani is a rare name in the U.S.

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