Kelani
2 countries#1540 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kelani was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,774 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #1540 · peaked in 2020 with 189 births
Most common in: Florida, Texas, Georgia, California, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4 births recorded 2017–2017 · peaked in 2017 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4 births recorded 2017–2017 · peaked in 2017 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kelani’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #8715 | — |
| 2007 | #7733 | ↑982 |
| 2008 | #7073 | ↑660 |
| 2009 | #6317 | ↑756 |
| 2010 | #5977 | ↑340 |
| 2011 | #6564 | ↓587 |
| 2012 | #6341 | ↑223 |
| 2013 | #5644 | ↑697 |
| 2014 | #6451 | ↓807 |
| 2015 | #3915 | ↑2536 |
| 2016 | #2966 | ↑949 |
| 2017 | #2097 | ↑869 |
| 2018 | #1799 | ↑298 |
| 2019 | #1687 | ↑112 |
| 2020 | #1246 | ↑441 |
| 2021 | #1460 | ↓214 |
| 2022 | #1387 | ↑73 |
| 2023 | #1519 | ↓132 |
| 2024 | #1358 | ↑161 |
| 2025 | #1540 | ↓182 |
Frequently asked questions about Kelani
Is Kelani a popular name?
Yes — Kelani currently ranks #1540 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kelani more common for boys or girls?
Kelani is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kelani most popular?
Kelani peaked in 2020 in United States, with 189 recorded births that year.
Is Kelani rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kelani’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #9284 in 1976 to #1540 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kelani?
At least 1,778 babies have been recorded with the name Kelani across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Kelani popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kelani appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Kelani?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kelani include Aarna, Cecily, Laya, Malak.
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