Ailani
Ailani is a girls' name of Hawaiian origin meaning “high chief, heavenly chief.” It ranked #168 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Ailani?
eye-LAH-nee
where does the name Ailani come from?
The ending -lani means sky or heaven in Hawaiian.
Ailani combines 'ai' (high/chief) with 'lani' (heaven/sky/royalty), creating a name that means heavenly chief or of the highest rank. In Hawaiian culture, 'lani' connects to both the physical sky and divine authority, reflecting the Hawaiian concept that celestial power flows through noble lineage.
how popular is this name?
Ailani has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 10 years since 2016. It peaked at #168 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #168 |
| 2024 | #327 |
| 2023 | #591 |
| 2022 | #467 |
| 2021 | #532 |
| 2020 | #542 |
| 2019 | #685 |
| 2018 | #759 |
| 2017 | #952 |
| 2016 | #915 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Ailani fell outside the top 1,000.
what are the nicknames and variants of Ailani?
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Sibling names that share Ailani's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Ailani
What does the name Ailani mean?
Ailani means “high chief, heavenly chief”.
What is the origin of the name Ailani?
Ailani comes from the Hawaiian naming tradition.
How popular is the name Ailani?
Ailani ranked #168 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Ailani a boy or girl name?
Ailani is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Ailani?
Ailani is pronounced eye-LAH-nee, with 3 syllables.
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