Kailani vs Samantha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kailani

Girl #275 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly sea, royal waters"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#275
Total SSA Count
1,141
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Lani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kailani Rank #275
Samantha Rank #127

Samantha is more popular, ranked #127 vs #275 for Kailani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kailani ___

  • Kailani Rose
  • Kailani Marie
  • Kailani Grace
  • Kailani Jade
  • Kailani Pearl
  • Kailani Maile

Samantha ___

  • Samantha Grace
  • Samantha Rose
  • Samantha Jane
  • Samantha Marie
  • Samantha Lee
  • Samantha Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kailani

Keahi Leilani Maui Kaleo Nalu

If you choose Samantha

Jessica Amanda Matthew Christopher Brittany

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kailani or Samantha more popular?

Samantha is more popular, ranked #127 compared to Kailani at #275 in the United States.

What do Kailani and Samantha mean?

Kailani means "heavenly sea, royal waters" (Hawaiian origin). Samantha means "told by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kailani and Samantha boy or girl names?

Kailani is primarily a girl name. Samantha is primarily a girl name.

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