Alani
Alani is a girls' name of Hawaiian origin meaning “orange tree, awakening.” It ranked #161 in the United States in 2025. Alani means 'orange tree' in Hawaiian, referencing the fruit trees that thrive in Hawaii's tropical climate.
how do you pronounce Alani?
ah-LAH-nee
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what does Alani mean?
The name Alani means “orange tree, awakening.” It comes from the Hawaiian language tradition.
Alani means 'orange tree' in Hawaiian, referencing the fruit trees that thrive in Hawaii's tropical climate. The name also carries connotations of 'awakening' and 'offering.' It reflects the Hawaiian reverence for plants as sources of both physical and spiritual nourishment.
where does the name Alani come from?
Wikipedia records Alani as a name with several unconnected origins. In Hawaiian it is said to mean orange, not awakening or offering as sometimes given elsewhere; it may also be read as a modern variant of Alan or Alanna. Separately, Alani (or Alani with tonal marks) is a Yoruba masculine name used in Nigeria, for which Wikipedia notes two further glosses from unnamed sources: peaceful, and one we survived to have.
the history of Alani
Wikipedia connects the Hawaiian name's rise to the broader popularity of other Hawaiian-origin names such as Leilani, and of invented names built on the suffix -lani, meaning sky or heaven.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #161 |
| 2024 | #178 |
| 2023 | #177 |
| 2022 | #173 |
| 2021 | #183 |
| 2020 | #221 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Alani?
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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.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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