Rising since 2009, #2,822 for girls today.
Popularity of Aalani since 2004
Babies named Aalani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 119 |
| 2020s | 233 |
Meaning & origin
Aalani first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2004 and has been steadily climbing in usage, rising since 2009. It reached its peak rank of 2,822 in 2025, with a 1-in-26,788 frequency among newborn girls. The name is most popular in Georgia, Illinois, and Texas. As a modern Hawaiian-inspired name, it shares the melodic 'lani' suffix found in names like Kailani and Milani, appealing to parents seeking a contemporary yet culturally evocative choice.
The name Aalani is likely a respelling or variant of the Hawaiian name Alani, which is the Hawaiian word for the orange tree (Citrus sinensis) or its fruit. Alternatively, it may be a modern coinage combining the fashionable prefix 'Aa-' with a popular suffix '-lani', evoking Hawaiian-sounding names. Its use in the United States began in the early 2000s, suggesting a contemporary origin.
Where Aalani is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lani, Alani
Variants: Alani
Sibling names for Aalani
Names that share Aalani's style, for a brother or sister.
