The baby name Okelani is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced oh-keh-LAH-nee (phonetic); /o.keˈla.ni/ (IPA).
Okelani is Hawaiian, Polynesian in Origin.
The baby name Okelani is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced oh-keh-LAH-nee (phonetic); /o.keˈla.ni/ (IPA).
Okelani is Hawaiian, Polynesian in Origin.
Rooted in Hawaiian, Okelani draws on lani, meaning “heaven, sky; exalted, royal.” With the article ke and particle ʻO (as in ʻO ke lani, “the heaven/heavenly one”), it conveys “heavenly” or “of the heavens.” It is sometimes written with the ʻokina as ʻOkelani; without diacritics, Okelani. The name is unisex in Hawaiian tradition, though modern use skews feminine.
As a given name, Okelani is rare and modern in broader use, gaining notice alongside other lani-names beyond Hawaiʻi. It shares roots with Leilani and Kalani, and sits near Lokelani (“heavenly rose,” Maui’s emblem). Recorded variants include ʻOkelani, Okalani, and the Anglicized Okelanie; related short form Lani also appears. While uncommon in historical records, its celestial meaning and Hawaiian pedigree make it an appealing choice.
Okelani barely registers. Across 1 country, we found just 1 recorded use of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
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