Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Kailani.
National Rank (2025)
#253
All-Time Peak Rank
#222 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
12,778
Unisex Distribution0.4% Boy / 99.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Kailani Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Kailani
According to SSA data, Kailani achieved its highest historical rank of #222 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 1,350 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 283.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 39 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Kailani scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+283.3% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,350Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
39Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
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:59
1990s:204
2000s:1,147
2010s:4,067
2020s:7,301
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesKai-a-ni
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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