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Healani

hay-ah-LAH-nee · Hawaiian name meaning 'heavenly mist' or 'a heavenly mist-like quality'.

2025 rank (girls)
#7,885
Babies named in 2025
13
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 123,636 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2014

Rising since 2014, #7,885 for girls today.

Popularity of Healani since 1999

Babies named Healani per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2018, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Healani's real moment was 2025.

4913200020102020Most births 2018Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s6
2000s0
2010s37
2020s62

Meaning & origin

Healani is a Hawaiian name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1999, reflecting a broader interest in Hawaiian naming traditions. Its peak year so far is 2025, suggesting the name's appeal is growing. While not among the most common names, Healani has maintained a steady presence, with a trajectory that has been rising since 2014. The name translates to 'heavenly mist', a poetic combination of the elements 'hea' (mist) and 'lani' (heaven). Its lyrical sound and cultural roots make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with natural and spiritual resonance.

Healani is a Hawaiian name derived from the elements 'hea', meaning 'mist', and 'lani', meaning 'heaven' or 'sky'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1999 and has seen gradual increase in use, particularly in the 2020s.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Hea, Lani, HeaHea

Sibling names for Healani

Names that share Healani's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Leilani, Kailani, Malani, Anani

Brothers: Keoni, Kanoa, Ikaika, Makai

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Healani mean?
Healani means 'heavenly mist' or 'a heavenly mist-like quality' in Hawaiian.
How popular is Healani?
As of 2025, Healani ranked 7,885 in the United States, with approximately 1 in 123,636 girls receiving the name.
Is Healani a boy or girl name?
Healani is primarily used as a girl's name.