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Kamalani

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Pronounced kah-mah-LAH-nee /kɑ.mɑˈlɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Hawaiian Kamalani, kama ('child') and lani ('sky; heaven; royal'), read as 'heavenly child; child of heaven; royal child.' A documented Hawaiian name, warm and dignified.Low

In 30 seconds: A tender Hawaiian name: Kamalani means 'heavenly child; child of heaven' (said 'kah-mah-LAH-nee'). Documented and warm.
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Origin MediumHawaiian
MeaningFrom the Hawaiian Kamalani, kama ('child') and lani ('sky; heaven; royal'), read as 'heavenly child; child of heaven; royal child.' A documented Hawaiian name, warm and dignified.
U.S. rank (2025)#10489 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 303

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419942025

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

Kamalani comes from the Hawaiian kama ('child') and lani ('sky; heaven; royal'), 'heavenly child; child of heaven.' A documented Hawaiian name of warmth and dignity — rare in the U.S. (said 'kah-mah-LAH-nee').

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

Did you know? Kamalani joins the Hawaiian kama ('child') and lani ('sky; heaven') into 'heavenly child; child of heaven' — a warm, documented name carrying both tenderness and dignity (said 'kah-mah-LAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Kamalani — Hawaiian kama + lani; 'heavenly child; child of heaven'

Variations

KamalaniKamalanieKamalany

Nicknames

KamaLani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kamalani mean?

Kamalani is Hawaiian for 'heavenly child; child of heaven,' from kama ('child') and lani ('heaven').

How do you pronounce Kamalani?

It's said kah-mah-LAH-nee /kɑ.mɑˈlɑː.ni/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Kamalani a boy or girl name?

Kamalani is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Kamalani?

Kamalani is a rare name in the U.S.

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