Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Kehlani.
National Rank (2025)
#149
All-Time Peak Rank
#149 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
14,481
Unisex Distribution0.4% Boy / 99.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Kehlani Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Kehlani
According to SSA data, Kehlani achieved its highest historical rank of #149 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,981 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 3862.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 11 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Kehlani scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+3862.0% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,981Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
11Years
Historical VolatilityStable Profile
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:0
2010s:3,198
2020s:11,283
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesKeh-la-ni
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. 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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