The heavens, sky, or royal one
Khlani is a modern American spelling variant of the Hawaiian name Kehlani. It is derived from the Hawaiian elements 'lani', meaning sky or heavens, and 'ke', which functions as a definite article. The name suggests a connection to the divine or a high-born status.
Less common today
Khlani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,946 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
