Rising since 1985, #161 for girls today.
Popularity of Alani since 1978
Babies named Alani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 71 |
| 1990s | 355 |
| 2000s | 2,377 |
| 2010s | 6,166 |
| 2020s | 9,825 |
Meaning & origin
Alani entered U.S. naming records in 1978 and has been steadily rising in popularity since the mid-1980s. By 2025 it reached rank 161, with a birth rate of 1 in 872, and peaked that same year. The name is most popular in Delaware, Nevada, and the District of Columbia, reflecting a broad appeal across diverse regions. Its Hawaiian origin and melodic sound fit well with modern tastes for nature-inspired and island-flavored names.
Alani is a Hawaiian name meaning 'orange blossom' or 'orange tree'. It gained popularity in the mainland United States starting in the late 20th century as part of a broader trend toward Hawaiian and nature-inspired names. The name has been used for both boys and girls but is now predominantly given to girls.
Where Alani is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lani, Ally
Variants: Alanny
Sibling names for Alani
Names that share Alani's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Kailani, Leilani, Malia, Kehlani, Nalani, Ailani, Amairani, Kalani, Kalia, Kaylani, Lilith, Malaysia, Zaniyah, Chenoa, Elani, Janai, Jaylani, Kailany, Karisma, Makiah, Makiya, Meilani, Ailanny, Aolanis, Ariyonna, Dalani, Denasia, Ilani, Jaelani, Jailani, Jaretzy, Keilana, Keilany, Kenyah, Kimorah, Leilana, Leiloni, Liani, Mehlani, Nailani, Naylani, Nikeya, Nylani, Ohana, Tkeyah, Yesly, Alyric, Amayrani, Aylany, Chaniyah, Dailani, Dailany, Halona, Jaylanni, Jhream, Kaylany, Kilani, Kyani, Laiana, Lanyia, Leilanie, Leilanni, Leilanny, Leiliana, Mahlani, Malajah, Malayshia, Maleaha, Maleea, Miani, Naelani, Neilani, Nelani, Nohea, Sahari, Shanyla, Talani, Teliyah, Yalani, Allani, Kasani, Kaylanii, Ailanys, Alauni, Ashyia, Cahlani, Greeicy, Ilany, Kalahni, Kanyia, Kayliani, Khailani, Khlani, Laloni, Lanyla, Leeani, Maleeah, Malita, Melanni, Meleane, Milahni, Nalany, Nalea, Naloni, Nikala, Nohealani, Nolani, Sahory, Sheniya, Solani, Tonga, Tylani, Xiadani, Yeilani, Yulani
Brothers: Kai, Makani, Keanu, Koa, Niko, Daijon, Daivon, Daveion, Jahkari, Matai, Zyir, Anuel, Dakarri, Daqwan, Devanta, Javani, Kaimani, Makana, Malosi, Taeveon, Dekhari, Jabron, Jamarea, Javonnie, Keimari, Mikaele, Shakai
Names like Alani
Names whose popularity has moved with Alani's over the last 50 years.
