Baby Name Popularity Profile

Kahlani

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Kahlani.

✦ Heaven's sea 🌍 Other nature spiritual
National Rank (2025) #875
All-Time Peak Rank #835 Achieved 2024
Total U.S. Births 2,213 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.3% Boy / 99.7% Girl Overwhelmingly Female
First Recorded 2003 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2020s 325 births in 2024
💡 The Kahlani Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Heaven's sea
Language Origin Other
Origin Type uncertain
Derived from Hawaiian elements, often interpreted as 'heaven's sea' or 'sky's water'.
Common Nicknames
Lani
Pronunciation: kah-LAH-nee
Themes & Categories
nature spiritual
Etymology confidence: Medium · Under review

📖 The Story Behind Kahlani

According to SSA data, Kahlani achieved its highest historical rank of #835 in 2024. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 325 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 1124.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 12 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Kahlani across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Rising
10-Year Shift +1124.0% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 325 births in 2024
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 0 yrs
Registry Streak 12 yrs
Historical Volatility Stable Profile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 0
1980s: 0
1990s: 0
2000s: 17
2010s: 557
2020s: 1,639

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Kah-la-ni
Letter Count 7 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 54.1% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Georgia
Top States Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama
States with Data 28
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Georgia #519 162 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #681 177 2023 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #940 142 2021 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #214 64 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #550 71 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #726 85 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #408 47 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #835 60 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #752 231 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #574 39 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #503 97 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #582 36 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #838 73 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #998 31 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #821 50 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona Unranked 15 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #837 62 2020 Insufficient historical volume
New York #2247 89 2023 Insufficient historical volume
California #2184 107 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #687 25 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #544 11 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin Unranked 12 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 5 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma Unranked 6 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #694 6 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Washington Unranked 5 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #917 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey Unranked 6 2021 Insufficient historical volume

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