Rising since 2010, #3,389 for girls today.
Popularity of Alanii since 2010
Babies named Alanii per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 104 |
| 2020s | 253 |
Meaning & origin
Alanii is a modern American coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2010. Since then its use has climbed steadily, reaching a peak in 2024. In 2025 the name ranked 3,389, given to roughly 1 in 35,717 newborn girls. The name is most concentrated in Texas, its top state of use. Alanii exemplifies the trend of creating melodic, vowel-ending names by appending a fashionable -ii suffix to existing names like Alan or Alani. While its exact meaning remains unclear, the name's sound and styling appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar option.
Alanii is a modern invented name, likely a feminine elaboration of the name Alan or a variant of Alani, itself a Hawaiian name meaning 'orange tree' or a modern coinage. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2010 and has been rising in use since then, particularly in Texas.
Where Alanii is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lani, Nini, Ali
Sibling names for Alanii
Names that share Alanii's style, for a brother or sister.
