Klani

♀ Girl

Pronounced KLAH-nee /ˈklɑː.ni/High

Meaning: heavenly, sky, royalMedium

In 30 seconds: Klani is a Hawaiian-influenced name incorporating the sacred lani element meaning heavenly or sky. A rare two-syllable name with tropical freshness in the popular lani name family.

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Origin MediumHawaiian

Meaningheavenly, sky, royal

U.S. rank (2024)#2328 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births79 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 470

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Klani is a modern name incorporating the Hawaiian element lani (heavenly, sky, royal) with a K- prefix, related to Kalani and other lani-compound names.

Klani is a very rare name appearing in US records in the 21st century as part of the broader popularity of Hawaiian-influenced names with the lani element.

Did you know? In ancient Hawaii, only royalty could use the sacred word lani (heavenly) in their names and titles — meaning that names like Klani carry an inherited sense of royal dignity from Hawaiian tradition.

Overall data confidence 58%

Pukui & Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary — reference for KlaniUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

KalaniLeilaniNalani

Nicknames

KlaLani

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If you like Klani…

Kalani— Hawaiian name meaning the heavens of similar sound

Leilani— classic Hawaiian lani name (heavenly flower)

Nalani— Hawaiian name meaning the heavens, serenity

Milani— modern lani-suffix name of similar pattern

Alani— Hawaiian orange tree and harmony name of similar length

Frequently Asked

What does Klani mean?

Klani incorporates the Hawaiian word lani meaning heavenly, sky, or royal.

How do you pronounce Klani?

Klani is pronounced KLAH-nee (/ˈklɑː.ni/), with two syllables.

Is Klani a girl's name?

Yes, Klani is used as a girl's name.

How popular is the name Klani?

Klani is a very rare name that has appeared in US records in the 21st century.