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Kheilani

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

Meaning: A Hawaiian-styled spelling in the Kailani/Kehlani family, read as 'sky; heaven' or 'sea and sky' (from lani, 'sky; heaven'). Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A skyward name: Kheilani reads as 'heaven; sky' (said 'kay-LAH-nee'). Hawaiian-styled — routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowHawaiian, American
MeaningA Hawaiian-styled spelling in the Kailani/Kehlani family, read as 'sky; heaven' or 'sea and sky' (from lani, 'sky; heaven'). Routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2025)#16165 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 30

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420222025

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

Kheilani is a Hawaiian-styled spelling built on lani ('sky; heaven'), read as 'heaven' or 'sea and sky.' It belongs with Kailani and Kehlani — the route is uncertain, which we note. Airy and current (said 'kay-LAH-nee').

It appears recently and rarely in the U.S. Rare, melodic, and skyward.

Did you know? Kheilani sits in the Kailani/Kehlani family, read as 'sky; heaven' from the Hawaiian lani; the exact spelling and route are uncertain, which we note (said 'kay-LAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Kheilani — Hawaiian-styled; lani 'heaven'; routes uncertain

Variations

KailaniKehlaniKheylani

Nicknames

LaniKay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kheilani mean?

Kheilani is read as 'sky; heaven' or 'sea and sky' (from Hawaiian lani). The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kheilani?

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

Is Kheilani a boy or girl name?

Kheilani is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Kheilani?

Kheilani is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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