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Kulani

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Pronounced koo-LAH-nee /kuːˈlɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: Kulani is a Hawaiian name built on lani ('heaven, sky, royal'), read as 'like heaven; the heavens' or 'chief-like.' It is a genuine Hawaiian element-name, noted respectfully; nuances of a given form can vary.Low

In 30 seconds: A Hawaiian name with 'lani': Kulani reads 'like heaven' (said 'koo-LAH-nee'). Melodic and rare.
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Origin LowHawaiian
MeaningKulani is a Hawaiian name built on lani ('heaven, sky, royal'), read as 'like heaven; the heavens' or 'chief-like.' It is a genuine Hawaiian element-name, noted respectfully; nuances of a given form can vary.
U.S. rank (2022)#16604 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 23

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720172022

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

Kulani is a Hawaiian name formed with lani ('heaven, sky, royal'), read as 'like heaven; the heavens' or 'chief-like.' A real Hawaiian element-name, it reads melodic and meaningful, rare in the U.S. and noted respectfully (said 'koo-LAH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears only very rarely. Rare, melodic, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Kulani is a Hawaiian name built on lani ('heaven, sky'), read as 'like heaven' or 'chief-like.' It's a genuine Hawaiian element-name, noted respectfully (said 'koo-LAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Kulani — Hawaiian name with 'lani' ('heaven'); 'like heaven'

Variations

KulanieKalaniKoolani

Nicknames

KuLani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kulani mean?

Kulani is Hawaiian, built on lani ('heaven, sky'), read as 'like heaven' or 'chief-like.'

How do you pronounce Kulani?

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

Is Kulani a boy or girl name?

Kulani is used here as a girl's name; it is essentially unisex in Hawaiian.

How popular is Kulani?

Kulani is extremely rare in the U.S.

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