The sea and the sky
Kahlani is a modern variation of the Hawaiian name Kalani. It combines the elements 'ka', meaning 'the', with 'lani', meaning 'sky', 'heaven', or 'royal'. The addition of the 'h' is a contemporary American stylistic choice.
About 306 girls were named Kahlani in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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