Rising since 2006, #1,373 for girls today.
Popularity of Keylani since 2006
Babies named Keylani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 170 |
| 2020s | 623 |
Meaning & origin
Keylani is a modern feminine name that first entered the U.S. baby name records in 2006. Since then it has experienced steady growth, reaching its peak rank of 1,373 in 2025, with a birth rate of about 1 in 10,045. The name is most popular in Virginia, New Jersey, and Texas, reflecting a pattern of adoption in diverse, trend-forward regions. Keylani's rise fits the broader popularity of names ending in -lani, like Leilani and Kailani, which often draw on Hawaiian or melodic sounds. As a creative coinage, Keylani carries no traditional meaning or ancient roots, appealing to parents seeking a unique yet familiar-sounding name.
Keylani is a modern coinage that first appeared in the United States in 2006. It likely blends sounds from existing names such as Kailani (a Hawaiian-inspired name meaning 'sea and sky') or Kehlani (a name of Hawaiian or Arabic origin) with the popular -lani suffix. Its rise in use reflects broader trends of creatively spelled, melodic names in contemporary American naming.
Where Keylani is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Keylani” around the world
Where Keylani lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Key, Lani, Keya
Sibling names for Keylani
Names that share Keylani's style, for a brother or sister.
