Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Kalani.
National Rank (2025)
#387
All-Time Peak Rank
#339 (2021)
Total U.S. Births
10,278
Unisex Distribution17.9% Boy / 82.1% GirlBalance: Leans Female
💡 The Kalani Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Kalani
According to SSA data, Kalani achieved its highest historical rank of #339 in 2021. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2021 with 959 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 139.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 52 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Kalani scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+139.5% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record959Births in 2021
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
52Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:16
1970s:71
1980s:167
1990s:368
2000s:1,132
2010s:3,403
2020s:5,121
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesKa-la-ni
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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