Rising since 2013, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Kayliani since 2009
Babies named Kayliani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s | 62 |
Meaning & origin
Kayliani is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 2009. It ranked 10,107 in 2025, with about 1 in 178,585 newborn girls receiving the name. Its usage has been steadily rising since 2013, peaking in 2023. The name is a creative blend, likely combining Kayla (a 20th-century invention) with the fashionable Hawaiian-derived suffix -liani. This pattern fits a broader trend for melodic, vowel-rich names. While not yet common enough to have strong regional associations, its upward trajectory suggests growing appeal among parents seeking unique yet familiar-sounding names.
Kayliani is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 2009. It appears to be a blend of the popular name Kayla (itself a variant of Michaela or an invention) and the Hawaiian-sounding suffix -liani, reminiscent of names like Leilani. The name has risen in usage since 2013, reflecting contemporary trends for melodic, multi-syllabic names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay, Kayla, Lani, Kiki
Sibling names for Kayliani
Names that share Kayliani's style, for a brother or sister.
