Name comparison · girl names
Kailani vs. Katherine
In 2025, Katherine leads at #186 among U.S. girls' names, with Kailani at #253. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Kailani | Katherine |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Rising | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #253 | #186 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,215 | 1,670 |
| All-time peak | #222 in 2022 | #25 in 1991 |
| Uniqueness score | 32 / 100 | 28 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Hawaii (#15) | District of Columbia (#73) |