Kailani

The first name Kailani for girls is composed of the Hawaiian terms kai, meaning "sea" or "ocean," and lani, which stands for "sky." This results in the translation "sea and sky." This name is mainly used in the USA.

What does the name Kailani mean?

Kailani is a female first name composed of the Hawaiian words kai for "sea" and lani for "sky," resulting in the meaning "sea and sky." The name is especially common in the USA. A related form, also of Hawaiian origin, is the unisex name Kalani. A well-known bearer of the name is the Australian figure skater Kailani Craine. Additionally, Kailani is the name of a main character in the adventure film "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island."

Where does the name Kailani come from?

The origin of the name Kailani is Hawaiian and means "sea and sky."

How do you pronounce Kailani?

The sound quality and pronunciation of Kailani is characterized by a wide, vowel-rich movement. In German pronunciation, the name is usually pronounced as "Kai-LA-ni" [kaɪˈlaːni], with the second syllable emphasized with a long A. The diphthong at the beginning gives it a certain lightness, while the bright "-ni" gently fades away. This gives Kailani an exotic and melodic character - feminine, harmonious, and sonorous.

Popularity

In Germany, Kailani is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,210th on the list of most popular female first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2011 at 2,438th place. Over the last ten years, Kailani has been used as a first name around 30 times, placing it at 4,955th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 4,555th position.

Nicknames & pet names

Kaili / Kali / Lani