Nalani: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced nuh-LAH-nee · 3 syllables
Borrowing (or misspelling) from Hawaiian Nalani.
- Origin
- Polynesian
- Pronunciation
- nuh-LAH-nee
- US rank (2025)
- #414
- US babies a year
- about 610 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Nalani?
Nalani was the #414 name in the US in 2025, given to 754 babies. It’s rising: up 210% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #414 |
| Australia | #974 |
How old are people named Nalani?
Half of US adults named Nalani are older than 24; most are between 18 and 59. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Nalani
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Noelani
- Kaia
- Kalia
- Malani
- Keilani
- Romina
- Yehudis
- Rozlyn
Questions about Nalani
How do you pronounce Nalani?
Nalani is pronounced nuh-LAH-nee.
How popular is the name Nalani?
Nalani was the #414 name in the US in 2025, given to 754 babies. It’s rising: up 210% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Nalani?
Half of US adults named Nalani are older than 24. Most are between 18 and 59.