Alani
Alani is a girls' name of Hawaiian origin meaning “orange.” It ranked #161 in the United States in 2025. Alani is a Hawaiian name meaning orange, after the fruit trees that thrive in Hawaii's tropical climate.
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how do you pronounce Alani?
ah-LAH-nee
where does the name Alani come from?
Alani has several unconnected origins. In Hawaiian it is said to mean orange, and it can also be a modern variant of Alan or Alanna. Separately, Alani is a Yoruba masculine name used in Nigeria.
Its rise has followed other Hawaiian names such as Leilani and names built on -lani, meaning sky or heaven. Separately, Alani is a Yoruba masculine name used in Nigeria.
how popular is this name?
Alani has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 22 years since 2003, and fell outside it for 1. It peaked at #161 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #161 |
| 2024 | #178 |
| 2023 | #177 |
| 2022 | #173 |
| 2021 | #183 |
| 2020 | #221 |
| 2019 | #303 |
| 2018 | #347 |
| 2017 | #448 |
| 2016 | #488 |
| 2010 | #717 |
| 2003 | #984 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Alani fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Alani
The Hawaiian name's rise is linked to the popularity of other Hawaiian-origin names such as Leilani, and of invented names built on the suffix -lani, meaning sky or heaven.
what are the nicknames and variants of Alani?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Alani?
- Alani Nu (popular health brand founded by Katy Hearn)
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what names go well with Alani?
Sibling names that share Alani's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Alani
What does the name Alani mean?
Alani means “orange”.
What is the origin of the name Alani?
Alani comes from the Hawaiian naming tradition. Related forms include Alana and Alanna.
How popular is the name Alani?
Alani ranked #161 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #161, and it has spent 22 years in the top 1,000 since 2003.
Is Alani a boy or girl name?
Alani is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Alani?
Alani is pronounced ah-LAH-nee, with 3 syllables.
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