Ailani: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced eye-LAH-nee · 3 syllables
Ailani means “high chief”, from Polynesian.
- Meaning
- high chief
- Origin
- Polynesian
- Pronunciation
- eye-LAH-nee
- US rank (2025)
- #168
- US babies a year
- about 906 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Modern, Rising
How popular is Ailani?
Ailani was the #168 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,807 babies. It’s rising: up 671% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #168 |
| Australia | #974 |
How old are people named Ailani?
Half of US adults named Ailani are older than 21; most are between 18 and 26. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Ailani
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Meilani
- Aulani
- Ilani
- Laylani
- Lailani
- Ulani
- Milani
- Dayani
- Ariani
- Leiani
- Liani
- Ayani
- Dalani
- Miliani
- Elani
- Aloni
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Questions about Ailani
What does the name Ailani mean?
Ailani means “high chief”. It comes from Polynesian.
How do you pronounce Ailani?
Ailani is pronounced eye-LAH-nee.
How popular is the name Ailani?
Ailani was the #168 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,807 babies. It’s rising: up 671% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Ailani?
Half of US adults named Ailani are older than 21. Most are between 18 and 26.