Rising since 2018, #3,975 for girls today.
Popularity of Dehlani since 2018
Babies named Dehlani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s | 151 |
Meaning & origin
Dehlani is a very new name, first recorded in 2018 and already climbing in usage. By 2025 it reached rank 3975 with about 1 in 44646 girls given the name that year. Its peak year so far is 2025, indicating rising popularity primarily in Florida (the top state). The name belongs to a trend of invented, melodious names ending in -ani or -lani, often inspired by Hawaiian sounds. Without a long history or a fixed meaning, Dehlani appeals to parents seeking a unique and modern-sounding choice. Its trajectory suggests it may continue to gain followers, though it remains rare overall.
Dehlani is a contemporary coinage, first appearing in U.S. records in 2018. It appears to be a respelling or variation of names like Delaney or Lani, combining fashionable sounds with no established historical or linguistic root. Its emergence in Florida suggests a possible attraction to melodic, Hawaiian-influenced endings.
Where Dehlani is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dee, Lani, Dela
Sibling names for Dehlani
Names that share Dehlani's style, for a brother or sister.
