Kelani
Every Kelani since 1976 — 1,774 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kelani
Kelani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,542 in 2025 with 137 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 1,774 American babies have been named Kelani. Its peak came in 2020, when 189 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 Kelani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kelani 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 | 137 | #1,542 | — | — |
| 2024 | 168 | #1,360 | — | — |
| 2023 | 141 | #1,520 | — | — |
| 2022 | 165 | #1,390 | 5 | #13,367 |
| 2021 | 147 | #1,464 | — | — |
| 2020 | 182 | #1,252 | 7 | #10,102 |
| 2019 | 124 | #1,691 | 6 | #11,490 |
| 2018 | 113 | #1,805 | 7 | #10,227 |
| 2017 | 92 | #2,101 | 8 | #9,306 |
| 2016 | 56 | #2,995 | 7 | #10,233 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,951 | 7 | #10,122 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,591 | 8 | #9,234 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,744 | — | — |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,475 | 5 | #13,286 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,727 | — | — |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,068 | — | — |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,429 | 6 | #11,762 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,225 | — | — |
| 2007 | 16 | #7,910 | — | — |
| 2006 | 13 | #8,997 | — | — |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,412 | — | — |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,617 | — | — |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,790 | — | — |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,882 | — | — |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,532 | — | — |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,372 | — | — |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,282 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,088 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kelani in 2025?
Kelani ranked #1,542 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 137 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kelani?
1,774 babies have been named Kelani in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kelani most popular?
Kelani peaked in 2020, when 189 newborns received the name.
Is Kelani a boy or girl name?
Kelani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kelani rising or falling?
Kelani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.