Alani Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Alani reflects a strong connection to nature, particularly in Hawaiian culture where it symbolizes beauty and serenity.

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A Deep Dive

Alani Overview

Meaning

Orange tree, little rock, harmony, peaceful, precious

Gender

Girl

Origin

Hawaiian

Etymology

Derived from the Hawaiian word meaning “orange tree” and the Gaelic meanings “precious” or “awakening,”

Pronunciation

/əˈlɑː.ni/

Popularity

Alani is cherished in Hawaii and has been gaining recognition in the mainland USA. In 2023, Alani ranked #220 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Exotic, Nature-inspired, Modern

Associated Traits

Exotic, radiant, gentle

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with Hawaiian culture and nature.
A Deep Dive

Alani Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Alana, Alannah, Alanis, Alanie, Alannie

Common Nicknames

Allie, Lala, Ellie

Diminutives

Lani, Ana, Ani, Lana, Elle

Famous People

  • Alani "La La" Anthony
    (American TV Personality)
  • Alani Fua
    (American Football Player)
  • Alani Paewai
    (New Zealand Rugby Player)
  • Alani Apio
    (American Playwright)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Alani Ryan
    ("Kane," Novel)
  • "Alani's Dream"
    (Children's Book)
  • Alani
    ("Alani's Melody," Album)
  • Alani Kaleo
    ("Stoked," TV Series)
  • Alani
    ("Alani's Quest," Video Game)

What Is the Meaning of Alani?

Alani means “orange tree” in Hawaiian and “precious” or “awakening” in Gaelic. The name conveys a sense of natural beauty and rarity, symbolizing qualities of grace and vibrancy.

What Is the Origin of The Name Alani?

The name Alani has Hawaiian and Gaelic origins. In Hawaiian, it means “orange tree,” symbolizing fruitfulness and vitality, while in Gaelic, it signifies “precious” or “awakening,” reflecting its cultural richness.

Alani Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Alani in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1832021#1732022#1772023
Top 3 Rankings#1732022#1772023#1832021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Alani

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023177
(-4 from 2022)
1647
(-51 from 2022)
0.09416
2022173
(+10 from 2021)
1698
(+93 from 2021)
0.09470
2021183
(+40 from 2020)
1605
(+289 from 2020)
0.08959
2020223
(+80 from 2019)
1316
(+244 from 2019)
0.07445
2019303
(+44 from 2018)
1072
(+160 from 2018)
0.05842
2018347
(+101 from 2017)
912
(+207 from 2017)
0.04904
2017448
(+40 from 2016)
705
(+68 from 2016)
0.03732
2016488
(+41 from 2015)
637
(+42 from 2015)
0.03290
2015529
(+83 from 2014)
595
(+121 from 2014)
0.03050
2014612
(+4 from 2013)
474
(+20 from 2013)
0.02423
2013616
(-28 from 2012)
454
(-42 from 2012)
0.02355
2012588
(+78 from 2011)
496
(+71 from 2011)
0.02557
2011666
(+50 from 2010)
425
(+31 from 2010)
0.02193
2010716
(+38 from 2009)
394
(+18 from 2009)
0.02010
2009754
(+164 from 2008)
376
(+78 from 2008)
0.01857
2008918
(-45 from 2007)
298
(-22 from 2007)
0.01431
2007873
(+69 from 2006)
320
(+42 from 2006)
0.01512
2006942
(-22 from 2005)
278
(+8 from 2005)
0.01330
2005920
(+105 from 2004)
270
(+43 from 2004)
0.01330
20041025
(-41 from 2003)
227
(-7 from 2003)
0.01125
2003984
(+420 from 2002)
234
(+97 from 2002)
0.01166
20021404
(+112 from 2001)
137
(+14 from 2001)
0.00694
20011516
(+42 from 2000)
123
(+9 from 2000)
0.00621
20001558
(+417 from 1999)
114
(+35 from 1999)
0.00571
19991975
(+454 from 1998)
79
(+22 from 1998)
0.00406
19982429
(-101 from 1997)
57
No change from 1997
0.00294
19972328
(+148 from 1996)
57
(+6 from 1996)
0.00299
19962476
(+1741 from 1995)
51
(+27 from 1995)
0.00266
19954217
(+1032 from 1994)
24
(+6 from 1994)
0.00125
19945249
(-992 from 1993)
18
(-6 from 1993)
0.00092
19934257
(+125 from 1992)
24
(+1 from 1992)
0.00122
19924382
(+3605 from 1991)
23
(+13 from 1991)
0.00115
19917987
(-1120 from 1990)
10
(-2 from 1990)
0.00049
19906867
(+5492 from 1989)
12
(+7 from 1989)
0.00058
198912359
(-4668 from 1988)
5
(-4 from 1988)
0.00025
19887691
(-337 from 1987)
9
No change from 1987
0.00047
19877354
(-742 from 1986)
9
(-1 from 1986)
0.00048
19866612
(+1539 from 1984)
10
(+3 from 1984)
0.00054
19850
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19848151
(-1939 from 1983)
7
(-3 from 1983)
0.00039
19836212
(+4304 from 1982)
10
(+5 from 1982)
0.00056
198210516
(-2388 from 1981)
5
(-2 from 1981)
0.00028
19818128
(-1339 from 1980)
7
(-2 from 1980)
0.00039
19806789
(+2962 from 1978)
9
(+4 from 1978)
0.00051
19790
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19789751
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00030
19770
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19760
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0
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0.0000
19750
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0
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0.0000
19740
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0.0000
19730
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0.0000
19720
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0.0000
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0.0000
19700
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0
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0.0000
19690
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19680
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19670
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American States Popularity Rankings for Alani

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1372021#1362022#1522023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1352021#1092022#1042023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1162021#1152022#1172023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1942021#1752022#2552023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1482021#1322022#1472023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1082021#1032022#912023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1282021#1652022#1922023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1482021#1112022#1602023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2562021#2722022#2352023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1272021#2212022#1832023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1742021#1172022#2022023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2682021#3232022#2832023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1042021#962022#1152023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3072021#3282022#2222023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2112021#1442022#2432023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1312021#1152022#1222023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3622021#3032022#2202023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1822021#2102022#942023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2612021#2952022#3742023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2032021#2842022#2612023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3642021#2712022#2952023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3822021#3222022#2842023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1822021#3282022#2712023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2222021#2112022#2472023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1572021#1492022#782023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1712021#882022#702023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4262021#1652022#2032023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4762021#4652022#3232023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4182021#4722022#2512023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1592021#2222022#1852023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4442021#4122022#3902023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4912021#4112022#5292023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4932021#2262022#4352023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#982021#1042022#1252023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2852020#4972022#2272023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2032020#2322021#1962023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#7122019#6662020#5602021

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3192021#3562022#4042023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2402021#2782022#3812023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1562016#1272021#1692023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2162010#2062021#1142023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1452022

Popularity Rankings for Alani in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#4752005#2032006#4382007

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#8842021#9062022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#12792022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Alani a Name for Boys or Girls?

Alani is most often given to girls, celebrated for its soft and lyrical nature. The name’s rich meanings and cultural roots resonate well with those seeking a distinctive name.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Alani

Alani in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Alani "La La" Anthony (TV Personality, born 1979): American television personality, actress, and businesswoman, prominent in the entertainment industry.
  • Alani Fua (Football Player, born 1992): American football player, linebacker who played in the NFL for the Arizona Cardinals.
  • Alani Paewai (Rugby Player, born 1972): New Zealand rugby player, noted for his time with the New Zealand Māori team.
  • Alani Apio (Playwright, born 1960): American playwright and cultural activist, known for his contributions to Hawaiian theater.
  • Alani Vasquez (Radio DJ, born 1982): American radio DJ and television producer, also recognized for her philanthropic efforts.
  • Alani Johnson (Singer, born 1994): American singer and songwriter, emerging talent in the indie music scene.
  • Alani Santos (Artist, born 1985): Brazilian artist celebrated for her vibrant and expressive paintings.
  • Alani Tenille (Dancer, born 1990): American dancer and choreographer, has performed with several renowned dance companies.
  • Alani Savage (Journalist, born 1978): British journalist and news presenter, noted for her investigative reporting.
  • Alani Nakamura (Chef, born 1983): Japanese-American chef, acclaimed for her innovative fusion cuisine.
  • Alani Ryan ("Kane," 2017 Novel): A thrilling story featuring Alani Ryan, a skilled detective solving complex cases in a futuristic city.
  • "Alani's Dream" (2018 Children's Book): Follows Alani, a young girl who embarks on a magical journey to discover her true potential and fulfill her dreams.
  • Alani ("Alani's Melody," 2019 Album): A collection of soothing and uplifting songs inspired by the life and experiences of Alani, blending various musical styles.
  • Alani Kaleo ("Stoked," 2009 TV Series): A fun-loving and adventurous surfer working at a luxury resort, known for her positive attitude and surfing skills.
  • Alani ("Alani's Quest," 2020 Video Game): An engaging game where players help Alani navigate a mystical world filled with puzzles, challenges, and magical creatures.
  • Alani ("Alani's Adventure," 2017 Children's Book): Chronicles the adventures of Alani, a curious and brave girl exploring a magical forest and learning valuable life lessons.
  • Alani Reeves ("The Chronicles of Alani," 2018 Book Series): Follows Alani Reeves, a young hero on a quest to save her kingdom from dark forces and mythical creatures.
  • Alani ("Alani and the Enchanted Garden," 2020 Film): A young girl who discovers a hidden, magical garden and must protect it from dark forces.
  • "Alani's Legacy" (2021 Novel): A historical fiction novel following Alani, a young woman uncovering her family's hidden past and legacy.
  • Alani ("Alani's Journey," 2019 Web Series): Documents the life and adventures of Alani, a teenage vlogger sharing her daily experiences and personal growth.
  • Alani Town (Karnataka, India): A town located in the southern state of Karnataka, known for its vibrant local culture and historical significance.
  • Alani Park (Hawaii, United States): A public park in Hawaii offering scenic views and various recreational activities.
  • Alani River (Tamil Nadu, India): A river flowing through Tamil Nadu, providing essential water resources to the surrounding regions.
  • Alani Village (Punjab, Pakistan): A village in the Punjab province characterized by its agricultural activities and rural lifestyle.
  • Alani Beach (California, United States): A popular seaside destination in California, attracting visitors with its sandy shores and beautiful ocean views.
  • Alani Mountain (Ladakh, India): A mountain peak in the Ladakh region, offering challenging hikes and stunning vistas.
  • Alani Lake (Ontario, Canada): A freshwater lake in Ontario known for its clear waters and fishing opportunities.

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