Keilani

Meaning of Keilani

Means "heaven, sky" and "chief". It can be interpreted as heavenly chief or royal one.

Keilani has Hawaiian roots — browse every Hawaiian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Keilani

Keilani is climbing again, up to #727 in 2025 from #752 in 2024 after peaking at #633 in 2022.

Notable people named Keilani

• Kehlani Parrish
  R&B singer and songwriter
• Keilani Ricketts
  Softball pitcher and coach
• Keilani Rose
  Actress and model
• Keilani Elizabeth Rose
  Social media personality
• Keilani Afalava
  American soccer player

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Questions about the name Keilani

What does the name Keilani mean?

Keilani means means "heaven, sky" and "chief". it can be interpreted as heavenly chief or royal one, and it comes from Hawaiian origins.

Is Keilani a boy's or a girl's name?

Keilani is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Keilani?

In 2025, Keilani ranked #727 for girls, up from #752 the year before.

When was Keilani most popular?

Keilani peaked at #633 in 2022.