Keiki-Lani as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Keiki-Lani

What is the meaning of the name Keiki-Lani ?

The baby name Keiki-Lani is a Unisex name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkeɪ.ki ˈlɑ.ni/ (KAY-kee LAH-nee).

Keiki-Lani is Hawaiian in Origin.

Keiki-Lani blends two Hawaiian elements: keiki (“child”) and lani (“heaven; sky; royal, exalted”), yielding the tender sense “heavenly child” or “royal child.” The name is unisex and mirrors Hawaiian compounding traditions that celebrate nature, lineage, and the sacred. While keiki is a common noun in Hawaiian, it appears in modern given names as an affectionate element; lani has long signified heavenly realms and chiefly rank.

Usage today favors several orthographic variants: Keikilani (solid form) is a common rendering, while Keiki Lani (spaced) and the hyphenated Keiki-Lani also occur. Related names sharing the lani component include Keilani, Kalani, and Leilani. Diminutives or everyday call-names may shorten to Keiki or Lani. Outside Hawai‘i the name remains distinctive yet accessible, appealing to families drawn to its serene imagery and cultural depth.

⚙ We can't find Keiki-Lani in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. Most often that means a rare name, a regional or heritage one, or a recent coinage. By any reading, it's an exceptionally uncommon choice.