Khalani
Girl name · #905 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Khalani? In official American birth records, Khalani has been tracked continuously since 2000, giving it 25 years of documented American history.
Khalani is currently the #905 girl name in the United States — 293 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #3478, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 6,143 girls born in 2025 was named Khalani.
The 25-year story
Khalani first appears in the Social Security records in 2000, when 8 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 319 girls were named Khalani — good for #860 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Khalani per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Khalani against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Khalani in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Khalani is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Khalani will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Khalani is most common
Geography matters for names, and Khalani is no exception. Adjusted for how many girls are born in each state, Khalani is most common in LA (0.8 per 1,000), GA (0.6 per 1,000), AL (0.5 per 1,000), NC (0.5 per 1,000), VA (0.4 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.2 per 1,000 girls. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Khalani is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Khalani
Statistically, parents drawn to Khalani tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Kahlani, Keilani, Kelani, Keylani, and Kaelani.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Khalani | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 293 | #904 |
| 2024 | 294 | #901 |
| 2023 | 309 | #866 |
| 2022 | 315 | #885 |
| 2021 | 319 | #860 |
| 2020 | 294 | #898 |
| 2019 | 246 | #1042 |
| 2018 | 170 | #1330 |
| 2017 | 159 | #1432 |
| 2016 | 88 | #2188 |
| 2015 | 45 | #3478 |
| 2014 | 30 | #4657 |
| 2013 | 11 | #9612 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7456 |
| 2011 | 11 | #9723 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7217 |
| 2009 | 10 | #10679 |
| 2008 | 7 | #13832 |
| 2007 | 7 | #13924 |
| 2006 | 7 | #13606 |
| 2005 | 5 | #16462 |
| 2004 | 10 | #9892 |
| 2000 | 8 | #10745 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Khalani?
In official American birth records, the name Khalani first appeared in 2000 (over 25 years ago), when 8 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 25 years.
Is Khalani a popular girl name?
Khalani ranked #905 among girls in 2025 with 293 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3478.
When was the name Khalani most popular?
Khalani peaked in 2021, when 319 American girls received the name (ranked #860 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Khalani?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 6,143 newborn American girls was named Khalani. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.