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UK girl's name

Kaylani

Hawaiian feminine name meaning "lei for the heavenly chief".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kaylani is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaylani popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 7 births.

This profile covers 24 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2010 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 24 living people in the UK are called Kaylani. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kaylani ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2020, when 7 girls were registered as Kaylani.
  • About 24 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaylani as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5891

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2020

7 births

Estimated living

24

2026

Meaning

What does Kaylani mean?

The name Kaylani is a relatively modern invention, blending elements from different cultures and languages. Its roots can be traced back to the Hawaiian language, where the name Kayla means "laurel plant" or "the sea." This name gained popularity in the Western world during the latter half of the 20th century.

The latter part of the name, "lani," is also derived from Hawaiian and means "heaven" or "sky." When combined, Kaylani could be interpreted as "heavenly laurel" or "laurel from the sea." However, it's important to note that the name itself is not a traditional Hawaiian name but rather a creative fusion of elements from the Hawaiian language.

There are no known historical references or appearances of the name Kaylani in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. Its emergence seems to be a product of modern name invention, likely inspired by the growing interest in Hawaiian culture and the desire for unique and melodic names.

While the name Kaylani itself may not have a long historical record, there have been a few notable individuals who have carried this name in recent times. One example is Kaylani Juanita, an American singer and songwriter born in 1985, known for her work in the R&B and pop genres.

Another individual named Kaylani is Kaylani Lei, a Hawaiian actress and model born in 1980, who has appeared in various television shows and films. Additionally, Kaylani Ricketts, a Jamaican-American model and television personality, has gained recognition for her work in the fashion industry.

In the world of sports, there is Kaylani Ricketts, a Jamaican-American model and television personality, who has gained recognition for her work in the fashion industry. Additionally, Kaylani Noa, a Hawaiian-born professional surfer, has made a name for herself in the surfing community.

While the name Kaylani may not have a rich historical background, its unique blend of cultural elements and modern appeal has contributed to its growing popularity in recent decades. As with many contemporary names, its significance lies in the personal stories and achievements of those who bear it.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Kaylani over time

The chart below shows babies named Kaylani registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Kaylani, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kaylani
02457201020172024

Decades

Kaylani by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaylani was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4832 17 4
2010s #5197 7 2

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FAQ

Kaylani: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kaylani in the UK right now?

In 2024, Kaylani was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Kaylani most popular?

The peak year on record was 2020, with 7 babies registered as Kaylani in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kaylani?

Hawaiian feminine name meaning "lei for the heavenly chief".

How many people are called Kaylani in the UK?

A total of 24 babies have been registered as Kaylani across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.