Baby Name Popularity Profile

Khalani

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

✦ Calm sky 🌍 Other nature
National Rank (2025) #904
All-Time Peak Rank #862 Achieved 2021
Total U.S. Births 2,671 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 2.2% Boy / 97.8% Girl Overwhelmingly Female
First Recorded 2000 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2020s 319 births in 2021
💡 The Khalani Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Calm sky
Language Origin Other
Origin Type single
Derived from Hawaiian elements, often interpreted as 'calm sky' or 'royal heavens'.
Common Nicknames
Lani
Pronunciation: kah-LAH-nee
Themes & Categories
nature
Etymology confidence: Medium

📖 The Story Behind Khalani

According to SSA data, Khalani achieved its highest historical rank of #862 in 2021. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2021 with 319 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 551.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 22 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Khalani across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift +551.1% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 319 births in 2021
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 0 yrs
Registry Streak 22 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: 54
2010s: 793
2020s: 1,824

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Kha-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, Mississippi, South Carolina, Florida, Louisiana
States with Data 28
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Georgia #413 240 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #414 96 2020 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #544 107 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #591 230 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #361 114 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #504 109 2021 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #525 170 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #591 81 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #753 261 2025 +21.2% Growth
Tennessee #1057 71 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #921 37 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #615 25 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #997 82 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #632 86 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #1142 60 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada Unranked 5 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #1334 67 2020 Insufficient historical volume
New York #1276 76 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri Unranked 21 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana Unranked 21 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma Unranked 12 2021 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey Unranked 24 2022 Insufficient historical volume
California #1800 84 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 11 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona Unranked 7 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin Unranked 11 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky Unranked 8 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #922 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume

👨‍👩‍👧 Sibling Name Suggestions

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