Baby Name Popularity Profile

Kaylani

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

✦ Heavenly sea 🌍 Other nature spiritual
National Rank (2025) #185
All-Time Peak Rank #185 Achieved 2025
Total U.S. Births 11,877 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1987 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2020s 1,675 births in 2025
💡 The Kaylani Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Heavenly sea
Language Origin Other
Origin Type single
Derived from Hawaiian elements 'kai' meaning 'sea, ocean' and 'lani' meaning 'sky, heaven'.
Common Nicknames
Kay Lani
Alternative Spellings
Keilani
Pronunciation: kay-LAH-nee
Themes & Categories
nature spiritual
Etymology confidence: Medium · Under review

📖 The Story Behind Kaylani

According to SSA data, Kaylani achieved its highest historical rank of #185 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,675 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 570.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 39 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Kaylani across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Rising
10-Year Shift +570.0% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,675 births in 2025
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 8 yrs
Registry Streak 39 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: 26
1990s: 126
2000s: 866
2010s: 3,369
2020s: 7,490

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Kay-a-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 Nevada
Top States Nevada, Florida, Arizona, California, Texas
States with Data 42
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Nevada #89 140 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #115 1,068 2025 +66.7% Growth
Arizona #132 299 2025 +92.0% Growth
California #146 2,008 2025 +54.5% Growth
Texas #140 1,266 2025 +98.2% Growth
Connecticut #184 179 2021 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #166 414 2025 +69.0% Growth
Washington #222 231 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #133 398 2025 +177.8% Growth
North Carolina #110 391 2025 +147.2% Growth
Massachusetts #192 324 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico #123 66 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware #105 25 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #292 137 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island #98 38 2024 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #122 149 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New York #152 792 2025 +76.7% Growth
Virginia #202 229 2025 +57.7% Growth
Illinois #183 464 2024 +37.5% Growth
Maryland #229 141 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #198 161 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #311 72 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #208 162 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #175 136 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #111 86 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #261 362 2025 +44.8% Growth
Alabama #228 120 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #207 68 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #237 130 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #258 52 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #234 65 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #320 218 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #387 82 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #406 98 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #513 36 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 26 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #256 130 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #279 58 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #626 33 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #292 8 2025 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia #171 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 5 2021 Insufficient historical volume

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