Girl · #1,952 in 2026

Kylani

Name: Popularity of the name Kylani in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kylani, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#1,952

Peak Rank

#1,876 (2024)

Total Babies

784

5-Yr Trend

+95%

2003

First Year

2026

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#1876

Peak Rank

784

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kylani

The earliest SSA record of Kylani as a baby girl name dates back to 2003, when 5 babies received it. 2024 was its biggest year on record, with 106 newborns named Kylani — #1,876 in the national rankings. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 70% of all recorded Kylanis. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #1,952 among baby girl names with 102 births, rising sharply (+95% over the past five years). In total, more than 784 Kylanis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Kylani

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kylani is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Kalani
Colone
Kolami
Coloni
Colony
Colonie
Killarney
Coline
Calame
Calami
Clowney
Kelowna

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kylani

What does the name Kylani mean?

Kylani is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kylani in 2026?

In 2026, Kylani ranks #1,952 among girls' names in the U.S., with 102 babies given the name that year.

When was Kylani most popular?

Kylani reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #1,876 that year with 106 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kylani most popular?

Kylani has historically been most popular in Louisiana, North Carolina, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kylani.

Is Kylani a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kylani is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Kylani?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kylani include Theadora, Shakila, Arayah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kylani

Kylani is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 784 births in the dataset. Kylani's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #1,876. Use the chart and map above to compare Kylani's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.