Keilani means glorious chief or heavenly — from the Hawaiian kei (glorious/dignified) and lani (heaven/sky). The compound creates a name that means glorious heaven — the most regal Hawaiian compound. Three syllables of Pacific-island royalty, heavenly glory, and the chief who comes from the sky.
Keilani combines Hawaiian kei (glorious/dignified) with lani (heaven), meaning glorious heaven or heavenly chief. It is one of the most regal Hawaiian compound names.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Traditional Hawaiian compound.
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Today
Keilani remains a beloved choice, ranking #952 in the US. 4,923 babies have been named Keilani since 1975.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Hawaiian Dictionary, SSA data
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How popular is Keilani?
2022peak year
Keilani first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1975. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2022, 465 babies received the name (ranked #633). Today it sits around #952, with roughly 315 babies named Keilani each year. Keilani has been trending upward in recent years. In total, around 4,923 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Keilani's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — glorious-heaven leadership. People named Keilani tend to be regal, heavenly, and gifted at being the chief who arrives from the sky.
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