Kahlani
Every Kahlani since 2003 — 2,220 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kahlani
Kahlani is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #875 in 2025 with 306 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 2,220 American babies have been named Kahlani. Its peak came in 2024, when 325 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kahlani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kahlani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 306 | #875 | — | — |
| 2024 | 325 | #835 | — | — |
| 2023 | 263 | #978 | — | — |
| 2022 | 261 | #1,003 | — | — |
| 2021 | 269 | #965 | — | — |
| 2020 | 215 | #1,123 | 7 | #10,063 |
| 2019 | 199 | #1,180 | — | — |
| 2018 | 150 | #1,467 | — | — |
| 2017 | 105 | #1,923 | — | — |
| 2016 | 57 | #2,948 | — | — |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,376 | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,761 | — | — |
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| 2011 | 7 | #14,021 | — | — |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,190 | — | — |
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| 2008 | 5 | #18,897 | — | — |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,460 | — | — |
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| 2003 | 6 | #14,737 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kahlani in 2025?
Kahlani ranked #875 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 306 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kahlani?
2,220 babies have been named Kahlani in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kahlani most popular?
Kahlani peaked in 2024, when 325 newborns received the name.
Is Kahlani a boy or girl name?
Kahlani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kahlani rising or falling?
Kahlani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.