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Khailani
Pronounced ky-LAH-nee /kaɪˈlɑ.ni/Medium
Meaning: Kh-spelling of Kailani — from Hawaiian kai, 'the sea', plus lani, 'heaven, sky' — 'the sea and sky/heavens'Medium
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Khailani is a Kh-spelling of Kailani — from Hawaiian kai, 'the sea, the ocean', plus lani, 'heaven, sky, royal' — 'the sea and the sky/heavens'. A soft, lyrical name; the Kh- styling personalizes it (said 'ky-LAH-nee'; nickname Lani).
It registers thinly beside Kailani. Rare, the-sea-and-heavens at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Khailani mean?
Khailani spells Kailani — Hawaiian 'the sea and the sky/heavens'.
How do you pronounce Khailani?
It's said ky-LAH-nee /kaɪˈlɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Khailani a boy or girl name?
Khailani is a girl's name.
How popular is Khailani?
Khailani is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Kailani is more common.