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.
About 12 girls were named Kalahni in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
