The heavens, sky, or royal chief
Kalahni is a modern variant of the Hawaiian name Kalani. It combines the definite article 'Ka' with 'lani', meaning sky, heaven, or spiritual nobility. The addition of the 'h' is a contemporary American stylistic choice to influence pronunciation and visual flair.
Less common today
Kalahni isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,160 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
