Kelani

Boy Name #29,067 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kelani is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Kelani often also consider Kenneth, Kelly, Kelley .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #29,067
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Kel Key Kelie Kelaie

Also a Girl Name

Kelani is also used as a girl name, ranked #1361.

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Similar Names

Kenneth Kelly Kelley Kent Keith Keturah Kelsey Kennie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kelani

Is Kelani a boy or girl name?

Kelani is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #29067. As a girl name, it is ranked #1361. Kelani is more commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Kelani?

Kelani is currently ranked #29067 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Kelani?

Common nicknames for Kelani include Kel, Key, Kelie, and Kelaie.

Is Kelani a common or rare name?

Kelani is an uncommon name, ranked #29067 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kelani

Kelani is a boy name .

Is Kelani a boy or girl name? Kelani is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,067 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,361. Kelani is more commonly used as a girl name.

Kelani is currently ranked #29,067 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Kelani include Kel, Key, Kelie, and Kelaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.