Kelani is a girl's name of Hawaiian origin meaning “Sea and sky (variant of Kehlani).” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Kel. Kelani is a popular choice for girls, with a strong popularity score of 70 out of 100.
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keh-LAH-nee
Phonetic spelling
A widely-used, familiar name for girls.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Kelani means “Sea and sky (variant of Kehlani).” It is a girl's name of Hawaiian origin.
Kelani is pronounced keh-LAH-nee.
Kelani is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Kelani has a popularity score of 70 out of 100 based on current naming trends.
Popular nicknames for Kelani include Kel.
Middle names that pair well with Kelani include Kelani Rose, Kelani Grace, Kelani Marie, Kelani Jane.
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