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Alani
Meaning: possibly orange tree; possibly variant of Alana · Origin: Hawaiian / English · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
Alani may be a variant of Alana, or the Hawaiian word ʻalani, 'orange tree or fruit'. Its exact source depends on the family and is therefore uncertain.
Popularity of Alani in the US, 1880–2025
2025: 1,843 US baby girls named Alani — #161 for girls · Peak: 1,843 in 2025 · 1950: fewer than 5 · 2000: 114 · 2020: 1,320
Source: US Social Security Administration (SSA) national baby-name data, 1880–2025 (names.zip). Counts are babies of that gender given exactly this spelling each year; SSA leaves out a name in any year with fewer than 5 births.
How to pronounce Alani
uh-LAH-nee · IPA /əˈlɑːni/ (common American English pronunciation)
Language of origin
Modern usage; related to Hawaiian Alana/Alan, origin uncertain
How the meaning and use of Alani developed
Alani has multiple modern cultural associations and no single settled etymology in English usage; pronunciation and meaning can vary.
Related names from the same root
Sibling names that go well with Alani
Sister: Ailany · Kaia
Brother: Amari · Kairo
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Nicknames
Lani
Variants & related names
Alana, Alanna
Alani name art
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FAQ
What does the name Alani mean?
Alani means “possibly orange tree; possibly variant of Alana”. It comes from Hawaiian / English.
How do you pronounce Alani?
Alani is usually pronounced uh-LAH-nee (/əˈlɑːni/).
Is Alani a popular name?
In 2025, Alani ranked #161 among girls' names in the United States, given to 1,843 baby girls, according to US Social Security Administration data. Its peak year was 2025 (1,843 babies).
What are nicknames for Alani?
Lani.
What are other forms of Alani?
Alana, Alanna.
What are good sibling names for Alani?
Sister: Ailany, Kaia. Brother: Amari, Kairo.
Similar names
Kehlani · Leilani · Ailany · Amelia · Ava · Aurora
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.