Kehlani
Every Kehlani since 2015 — 14,532 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kehlani
Kehlani is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #149 in 2025 with 1,981 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2015, 14,532 American babies have been named Kehlani. Its peak came in 2025, when 1,986 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 Kehlani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kehlani 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 | 1,981 | #149 | 5 | #12,996 |
| 2024 | 1,973 | #150 | 5 | #13,306 |
| 2023 | 1,864 | #155 | 6 | #11,568 |
| 2022 | 1,875 | #153 | 5 | #13,355 |
| 2021 | 1,877 | #151 | 7 | #10,285 |
| 2020 | 1,713 | #168 | 8 | #9,156 |
| 2019 | 1,311 | #243 | 10 | #7,939 |
| 2018 | 914 | #346 | — | — |
| 2017 | 598 | #523 | — | — |
| 2016 | 325 | #868 | 5 | #13,254 |
| 2015 | 50 | #3,279 | — | — |
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Famous people named Kehlani
- Kehlani Singer · b. 1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kehlani in 2025?
Kehlani ranked #149 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,981 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kehlani?
14,532 babies have been named Kehlani in the United States since 2015, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kehlani most popular?
Kehlani peaked in 2025, when 1,986 newborns received the name.
Is Kehlani a boy or girl name?
Kehlani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kehlani rising or falling?
Kehlani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kehlani?
Well-known people named Kehlani include Kehlani (singer).