From Hawaiian ka ('the') and lani ('heaven, sky, royalty, majesty'), meaning 'the heavens' or 'the sky'. In Hawaiian tradition lani also carries connotations of royalty and chieftainship.
Vibe
serene
How it ages.
A breezy, nature-inspired name with wide appeal well beyond Hawaii.
The cultural moment.
Kalani was last ranked #387 in the United States, in 2025.