Nalani
- Meaning
- The heavens, through Hawaiian Nālani
- Origin
- Hawaiian
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What does Nalani mean?
Nalani means “The heavens, through Hawaiian Nālani”.
Nalani is an unmarked spelling of Hawaiian Nālani, commonly understood through elements associated with the heavens or skies. The macron in Nālani represents a vowel distinction in Hawaiian rather than decoration. Other interpretations depend on the exact spelling and intended words.
Lani is a possible short form, while Nālani keeps the Hawaiian mark visible. Families choosing Nalani for heritage may want to preserve that spelling and pronunciation where practical. The name can stand independently without an expanded formal version. Its sky connection is more precise than describing it only as an image of a tranquil island holiday.
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How popular is Nalani?
United States · 2025Explore how often Nalani is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #414 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Nalani
- 754 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 30.7% More than 2024
Nalani over time
United States · Girls
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #414 | 754 |
| 2024 | Girls | #531 | 577 |
| 2023 | Girls | #593 | 507 |
| 2022 | Girls | #557 | 549 |
| 2021 | Girls | #595 | 503 |
| 2020 | Girls | #593 | 491 |
| 2019 | Girls | #641 | 456 |
| 2018 | Girls | #706 | 413 |
| 2017 | Girls | #816 | 335 |
| 2016 | Girls | #988 | 269 |
| 2015 | Girls | #1,282 | 190 |
| 2014 | Girls | #1,389 | 166 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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Leilani
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Heavenly flower
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Kailani
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Sea and sky
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Malia
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Hawaiian form of Mary; meaning uncertain
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Kalani
Mostly girls- Meaning
- The sky; the heavens
Shares an origin with Nalani.
Kailany
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Sea and sky, through Kailani
Shares an origin with Nalani.
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