Kaylani as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kaylani

What is the meaning of the name Kaylani ?

The baby name Kaylani is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /keɪˈlɑːni/ (KAY-LAH-nee).

Kaylani is English, Hawaiian in Origin.

Kaylani is a modern American respelling of the Hawaiian name Kailani, formed from kai (“sea”) and lani (“heaven, sky; royal”). The composite conveys images of the sea meeting the heavens and is often glossed as “heavenly sea” or “sea and sky.” The spelling with y likely reflects influence from English Kay and from the popularity of names ending in -lani (as in Leilani). While Kaylani itself is not a traditional Hawaiian form, it draws authentically on Hawaiian lexical elements.

In contemporary use, Kaylani rose in the United States during the 2000s and 2010s amid broader interest in island-inspired names and pop-cultural visibility of related forms, notably Kehlani. Close variants include Kailani (more traditional), Kalani, Kehlani, Keilani, and Keylani; shorter related names include Lani and Alani. Familiar nicknames are Kay, Kaye, and Lani. The name’s nature-based imagery and lilting rhythm give it a modern, melodic appeal.