Kelani
girl name#1540 in 2025Kelani entered the US charts in 1976, peaked at #1246 in 2020, ranks #1540 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1976–2025
#1540
rank today
#1246
peak (2020)
137
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #9468 |
| 1980s | #8037 |
| 1990s | #9583 |
| 2000s | #7501 |
| 2010s | #4344 |
| 2020s | #1418 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kelani has been most popular in FL, TX, GA.
Living bearers
About 1,700 people named Kelani are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kelani is a kid of about 5 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kelani in 2025?
- Kelani ranks #1540 among US girl names in 2025, with 137 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kelani most popular?
- Kelani peaked in 2020, reaching #1246 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kelani with classmates?
- Kelani will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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