Keilani
/kej.ˈla.ni/
Keilani is a Hawaiian name combining kei (“glorious,” “chief”) and lani (“heaven,” “sky,” or “royal”). Together the elements convey the idea of a glorious or heavenly one.
Hawaiian names featuring lani have a long tradition. The element appears across royal and sacred naming contexts in Hawaiian culture, and Keilani follows that pattern of compound celestial names.
Keilani ranked No. 751 in 2024 with 374 births. It peaked at No. 633 in 2022 with 465 births, reflecting growing broader American interest in Hawaiian-origin names.
What the name Keilani means
The name has no single famous bearer outside Hawaiian cultural contexts. Its rise coincides with wider mainstream adoption of Hawaiian vocabulary names such as Leilani and Kalani.
Four syllables — kay-LAH-nee — flow with a melodic ease that many parents find appealing. The central stress and the soft -nee finish give it warmth.
Parents drawn to Keilani often appreciate its exotic sound combined with a clear, affirmative meaning. It is uncommon enough to feel individual while still being pronounceable.
Related Hawaiian names sharing the lani element include Leilani, Kalani, Mailani, and Alani. All share the same celestial and royal overtone.
US popularity over time
Numerology and symbolism
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
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