Kaelani
1 country#1818 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Kaelani’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,315 births recorded 1988–2025 · currently #1818 · peaked in 2023 with 132 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kaelani’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #10611 | — |
| 2007 | #5526 | ↑5085 |
| 2008 | #5955 | ↓429 |
| 2009 | #6811 | ↓856 |
| 2010 | #6382 | ↑429 |
| 2011 | #4466 | ↑1916 |
| 2012 | #4836 | ↓370 |
| 2013 | #4422 | ↑414 |
| 2014 | #5163 | ↓741 |
| 2015 | #3533 | ↑1630 |
| 2016 | #2761 | ↑772 |
| 2017 | #2835 | ↓74 |
| 2018 | #2782 | ↑53 |
| 2019 | #2056 | ↑726 |
| 2020 | #1781 | ↑275 |
| 2021 | #2173 | ↓392 |
| 2022 | #1856 | ↑317 |
| 2023 | #1586 | ↑270 |
| 2024 | #1779 | ↓193 |
| 2025 | #1818 | ↓39 |
Frequently asked questions about Kaelani
Is Kaelani a popular name?
Yes — Kaelani currently ranks #1818 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kaelani more common for boys or girls?
Kaelani is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kaelani most popular?
Kaelani peaked in 2023 in United States, with 132 recorded births that year.
Is Kaelani rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kaelani’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #11798 in 1988 to #1818 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kaelani?
At least 1,315 babies have been recorded with the name Kaelani across official birth statistics in 1 country.
What names are similar in popularity to Kaelani?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kaelani include Jermani, Kailyn, Lotus.
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