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Keihlani

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Pronounced kay-LAH-nee /keɪˈlɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Keilani/Kailani, names built on the Hawaiian lani, 'sky; heaven.' This exact form is an American spelling rather than a Hawaiian word, so the routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A sky-name respelled: Keihlani carries the Hawaiian lani, 'heaven' (said 'kay-LAH-nee'). The spelling is modern, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Hawaiian
MeaningA modern respelling of Keilani/Kailani, names built on the Hawaiian lani, 'sky; heaven.' This exact form is an American spelling rather than a Hawaiian word, so the routes are uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14317 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 36

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120192024

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

Keihlani is a modern American respelling of Keilani/Kailani, names built on the Hawaiian lani, 'sky; heaven.' This exact spelling is not a Hawaiian form, so the routes are uncertain, which we note. It reads as airy and lifted (said 'kay-LAH-nee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, airy, and modern in spelling.

Did you know? The Hawaiian lani — 'sky; heaven' — is one of the most beloved elements in American girls' naming, giving us Leilani, Kailani and Keihlani. This spelling is a modern one, which we note.
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Keihlani — Keilani respelling; Hawaiian lani; routes uncertain

Variations

KeilaniKailaniKalani

Nicknames

KeiLaniKiki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keihlani mean?

Keihlani respells Keilani, built on the Hawaiian lani, 'sky; heaven.' The spelling is modern and the routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Keihlani?

It's said kay-LAH-nee — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Keihlani a boy or girl name?

Keihlani is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Keihlani?

Keihlani is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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