girl name
Kailani
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#253 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Kailani in the US, 1880–2025
Kailani first appears in US records in 1980. It peaked in 2022, when 1,350 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,215.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kailani a boy or a girl name?
Kailani is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Kailani?
In 2025, Kailani ranked #253 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Kailani most popular?
Kailani was most popular in 2022, when about 1,350 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.