Kelani Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
5% Masculine / 95% Feminine
Meaning:
Kelani means 'heavenly' in Hawaiian.
Meaning of the Name Kelani
Kelani is a name of Hawaiian origin. It is derived from the Hawaiian word 'kelani' which means 'heavenly'. The name carries a sense of beauty and purity, as well as a connection to the natural world. It is often used for girls and is associated with grace and serenity.
Popularity of the Name Kelani
The popularity for the name Kelani peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 182 births, which ranked number 2,327 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Kelani had the most female births in 2020 with 182, which ranked number 1,243 out of 17,485 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2014 with 8, which ranked number 8,778 out of 14,070 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kelani has increased sharply over the last ten years from 25 births to 169 births, an increase of 576.00%. Among females, Kelani has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 20 births to 164 births, an increase of 720.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kelani
- 20 Year Trend of Kelani: 1590.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Kelani: 576.00% 0
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kelani: 720.00%
Popularity of Kelani by State
Among females, Kelani was most popular in Southeastern states with 88 births in the region. It was most commonly used in FL, with 21 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kelani. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 588 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 783 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 635 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1289 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 507 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1214 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 294 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1133 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1656 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1417 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 462 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 908 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 1646 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kelani
- Total Births of Kelani: 205 (21.06%)
- Female Births of Kelani: 202 (23.42%)
Given the upward trend of Kelani over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 21.06% increase in total births, for a total of 205 births in 2024. For Females, births for Kelani have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 202 female births in 2024, an increase of 23.42%.