Rising since 2018, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Khlani since 2017
Babies named Khlani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s | 94 |
Meaning & origin
Khlani is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2017. Since then, its usage has been steadily rising, and it reached its peak popularity in 2023. In 2025, the name ranked 6,838th, with an estimated 1 in 100,454 girls given the name that year. The name's trajectory shows a clear upward trend since 2018, reflecting the appeal of contemporary, melodic-sounding names. Khlani has not been recorded in any top state lists, suggesting it remains a niche choice across the country.
Khlani is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 2017. Its creation follows a contemporary naming trend of combining a strong consonant start (Kh-) with a melodic ending (-ani). The name may have been influenced by similar-sounding names such as Khloe or Alani, but it has no traditional etymological roots.
Sibling names for Khlani
Names that share Khlani's style, for a brother or sister.
