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Kalanii

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Pronounced kah-LAH-nee /kɑˈlɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: Double-i spelling of Kalani — from Hawaiian ka, 'the', plus lani, 'heaven, sky, royal' — 'the heavens; the royal one'Medium

In 30 seconds: The heavens: Kalanii spells Kalani — 'the sky, the royal one'. Lyrical, regal, and warm.
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Origin MediumHawaiian
MeaningDouble-i spelling of Kalani — from Hawaiian ka, 'the', plus lani, 'heaven, sky, royal' — 'the heavens; the royal one'
U.S. rank (2025)#8090 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 115

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420112025

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

Kalanii is a double-i spelling of Kalani — from Hawaiian ka, 'the', plus lani, 'heaven, sky, royal' — 'the heavens; the royal one'. A lyrical, regal name, used for both sexes, here for girls.

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, the-heavens at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Kalani joins ka ('the') with lani ('heaven, sky, royal') — 'the heavens; the royal one'; Kalanii adds a double i to the lyrical Hawaiian name (used for both sexes).
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Kalani — root etymology

Variations

KalaniKalanieKailani

Nicknames

Lani

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If you like Kalanii…

Kalani— the standard spelling
Kailani— a fellow -lani name
Nalani— a companion -lani name
Leilani— another -lani name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kalanii mean?

Kalanii spells Kalani — Hawaiian 'the heavens; the royal one'.

How do you pronounce Kalanii?

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

Is Kalanii a boy or girl name?

Kalanii is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Kalanii?

Kalanii is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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