Kala vs Lanikai:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Kala had more branded searches than Lanikai among ukulele brands in New Zealand. Kala had about 280 branded searches, while Lanikai had 110. Kala made up 13.9% of all ukulele brand searches we track, and Lanikai accounted for 5.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about ukulele brands, Kala appeared in four of the five answers and Lanikai in none.
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Top ukulele brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Kala was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Lanikai did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which ukulele brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best ukulele brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best ukulele brand in New Zealand for beginner players?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ukulele for beginners”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“concert ukulele nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Kala or Lanikai more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Kala and Lanikai by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four ukulele brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Kala, Lanikai. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Enya | Kala | Lanikai | Cordoba |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 86.3% | 9.2% | 4.2% | 0.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 78.8% | 13.8% | 5.9% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 76.9% | 14.9% | 6.7% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 78.4% | 13.7% | 6.9% | 0.98% |
| Feb 2026 | 80.8% | 12.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 80.9% | 14.5% | 3.8% | 0.85% |
| Apr 2026 | 88.4% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 0.61% |
| May 2026 | 81.5% | 13.3% | 4.3% | 0.86% |
| Jun 2026 | 81.2% | 13.2% | 3.8% | 1.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 80.5% | 14.4% | 3.8% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 78.8% | 16.7% | 3% | 1.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 79.2% | 13.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% |
How has the Kala and Lanikai comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Kala was ahead of Lanikai in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kala’s share of searches among ukulele brands in New Zealand moved from 9.2% to 13.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 310 to 280.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lanikai’s share of searches among ukulele brands in New Zealand moved from 4.2% to 5.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 140 to 110.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand ukulele brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Lanikai gained share of searches among ukulele brands in New Zealand, from 3% to 5.4%.
In September 2026, Kala lost share of searches among ukulele brands in New Zealand, from 16.7% to 13.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kala’s and Lanikai’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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