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Kailani

Boy Name #10,618 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kailani is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Kailani often also consider Katherine, Katie, Kate .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#10,618
Total SSA Count
8

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Kai Kay Kaiie Kailie

Also a Girl Name

Kailani is also used as a girl name, ranked #275.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kailani

Is Kailani a boy or girl name?
Kailani is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #10618. As a girl name, it is ranked #275. Kailani is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Kailani?
Kailani is currently ranked #10618 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Kailani?
Common nicknames for Kailani include Kai, Kay, Kaiie, and Kailie.
Is Kailani a common or rare name?
Kailani is an uncommon name, ranked #10618 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kailani

Kailani is a boy name .

Is Kailani a boy or girl name? Kailani is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,618 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #275. Kailani is more commonly used as a girl name.

Kailani is currently ranked #10,618 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Kailani include Kai, Kay, Kaiie, and Kailie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Kailani include Kailo, Kailan, Kailen, Kailer . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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