Declining since 2011, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Keilana since 1999
Babies named Keilana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 230 |
| 2010s | 187 |
| 2020s | 76 |
Meaning & origin
Keilana is a modern feminine name that first appeared on U.S. baby name charts in 1999. It reached its peak popularity in 2011, and since then its usage has been declining. As of 2025, the name ranks 7,491, with approximately 1 in every 114,805 newborns given the name. The name's Hawaiian-sounding quality likely appeals to parents seeking a melodic, nature-inspired name, though its origins are decidedly modern and American. Despite its relative rarity, Keilana has a gentle, rhythmic flow that pairs well with both traditional and contemporary middle names.
Keilana is a modern name first recorded in the United States in 1999. It likely represents a fashionable blend of sounds from popular names such as Keira (or Kylie) and Alana, or may be a variant of the Hawaiian name Kelana, meaning 'the sky' or 'heavenly'. The name rose in usage during the 2000s and peaked in 2011.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kai, Lana, Keke
Sibling names for Keilana
Names that share Keilana's style, for a brother or sister.
