Kylani
Every Kylani since 2003 — 681 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kylani
Kylani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,031 in 2025 with 94 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 681 American babies have been named Kylani. Its peak came in 2024, when 108 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 Kylani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kylani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 94 | #2,031 |
| 2024 | 108 | #1,863 |
| 2023 | 57 | #2,956 |
| 2022 | 74 | #2,456 |
| 2021 | 57 | #2,944 |
| 2020 | 57 | #2,872 |
| 2019 | 48 | #3,306 |
| 2018 | 32 | #4,409 |
| 2017 | 30 | #4,640 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,221 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,710 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,308 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,381 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,448 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,820 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,864 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,538 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,247 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,182 |
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| 2005 | 5 | #17,974 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,530 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,161 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kylani in 2025?
Kylani ranked #2,031 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 94 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kylani?
681 babies have been named Kylani in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kylani most popular?
Kylani peaked in 2024, when 108 newborns received the name.
Is Kylani a boy or girl name?
Kylani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kylani rising or falling?
Kylani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.