Rising since 2016, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Khaylani since 2012
Babies named Khaylani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s | 80 |
Meaning & origin
A recently coined name, Khaylani first entered U.S. birth records in 2012 and has been steadily rising in use, particularly since 2016. In 2024, it reached its peak rank of 6,838, with approximately 1 in every 100,454 girls given the name that year. Its trajectory suggests growing appeal among parents seeking a melodic, modern name with a Hawaii-inspired feel. While its exact origins are unclear, the name likely combines the popular -lani suffix (as in Leilani) with the Khay- prefix seen in names like Khayla. Khaylani has yet to appear among the top states' most popular names, indicating it remains a scattered but emerging choice across the country.
Khaylani first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2012, and its origins are unclear. It may be a blend of the name Khayla (itself a variant of Kayla, derived from Michaela) and the Hawaiian term "lani" meaning "heaven" or "sky," or simply a fashionable modern creation with no traditional meaning. The name has risen steadily in use since 2016.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Khay, Lani, Kay
Sibling names for Khaylani
Names that share Khaylani's style, for a brother or sister.
