Meaning & Origin
Keilani is a girl's and boy's baby name of Hawaiian origin, a variant spelling of Kailani, from the Hawaiian kai (sea) and lani (sky, heaven, royalty) — meaning 'sea and sky' or 'heavenly sea.' The alternate spelling gives it a slightly different visual rhythm while preserving the name's tropical essence.
Keilani sits in the family of lani names — Kailani, Nalani, Leilani — that are sweeping U.S. naming charts. The KEI- opening gives it a fresh visual identity while the -lani ending connects it to the same Hawaiian celestial tradition. A name of Pacific island beauty and heavenly imagery.