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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kehlani — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Kehlanee|Kehlanie
English◈ Unisex · 42% boy · 58% girl→ Stable

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Kehlani

◈

keh-LAH-nee · 3 syllables

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Girl
#150
→ Stable
Girl
#150
Popularity score: 49
→ Stable
Peak
#150 in 2024
5yr
+5 ranks
Velocity
+5
Birth frequency
5.5 per 10,000 births
Boy
#13252
Popularity score: 4
↓ Fading
Peak
#9144 in 2020
5yr
-1696 ranks
Velocity
-1696
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #13252 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Kehlani

Popularity score: 4  ·  SSA Rank: #13252

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #150 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
English girl names
Kehlani

Popularity score: 49  ·  SSA Rank: #150

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
56
Higher than 56% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+5 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HawaiianModernNatureUnisex3-syllableSpiritualMelodicContemporary
Character
serene and graceful
STRONG
High confidence

Kehlani is an English unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #150 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +5 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#150 · niche
Kehlani at a Glance
Meaning:A modern Hawaiian name blending 'kehala' (smooth, calm) with the suffix '-ani' (spiritual essence). Evokes serenity and grace.
Language root:Hawaiian
Peak rank:#150 in 2024
5yr change:+5 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #150 · Boy #13252
Notable bearers
Kehlani Parrish
R&B singer and songwriter
Similar Sound
LeilaniKalani◈Ailani◈Alani◈Kailani◈
Similar Style
NalaniMahaloKaida◈AlianaLuana
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kehlani
Kai◈LeilaniNahlaAkira◈AriaNoelleElianaEzra
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Kehlani illustration
Name Intelligence
Kehlani · Overview
Summary

Kehlani is an English unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #150 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 4/100 → Stable

Strengths
Works for any sex
42% boy · 58% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Modern character
Kehlani carries a soft, cool, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
kehlani.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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