Kailana as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kailana

What is the meaning of the name Kailana ?

The baby name Kailana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KYE-LAH-nuh (IPA: /kaɪˈlɑːnə/).

Kailana is Hawaiian in Origin.

Kailana blends the Hawaiian elements kai ("sea, saltwater") and lana ("to float; calm as still water; hope"), yielding meanings such as "calm sea," "afloat on the sea," or "sea of hope." The spelling aligns with traditional Hawaiian morphology and should not be confused with Kailani, where lani means "sky, heaven."

Use of Kailana as a given name is largely modern, appearing in late-20th-century records in Hawaii and spreading in the United States and beyond in the 2000s-2010s alongside broader interest in Polynesian names. It is most common for girls today, though Hawaiian word-names can be unisex. Variants and near-equivalents include Keilana, Kaylana, and Kailanna; related names include Kailani and the stylized Kehlani. Short forms Kai, Lana, or Lani are typical nicknames. The name carries an imagery of gentleness and buoyancy, evoking tranquil waters and a steady, hopeful spirit.