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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Aalani — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Aalana|Aalaya
PolynesianGirl↓ Fading

Aalani

ah-LAH-nee · 3 syllables

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Girl
#4651
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#4651
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 15
Peak rank
#3824 in 2022
5yr change
-607 ranks
Birth frequency
8.1 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4651 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Polynesian girl names
Aalani

Popularity score: 15  ·  SSA Rank: #4651

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-607 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
10 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
HawaiianPolynesianNature3-syllableTropicalFloralModernGirlRisingRareContemporary
Character
peaceful spiritgraceful strengthnatural harmonyinner radianceserene determination
STRONG
High confidence

Aalani is a Polynesian girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #4651 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -607 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4651 · very rare
Aalani at a Glance
Meaning:From Hawaiian meaning 'orange tree' or 'fragrant'; also associated with bright tropical flowers and warmth
Language root:Hawaiian
Peak rank:#3824 in 2022
5yr change:-607 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Alani◈AlonaLani◈LeilaniKalani◈
Similar Style
Kailani◈NalaniMoanaLeilaniAlohaNaia
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Aalani
Kailani◈LeilaniKai◈LoaNalaniKaleaMakani◈Halia
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Kailani◈
Polynesian · #275
↓ Declining
Nalani
Polynesian · #529
↑ Rising
Moana
Polynesian · #3197
↑↑ Surging
Aloha
Polynesian · —
→ Stable
Naia
Greek · #1855
↓ Fading
Ailani
Polynesian · #325
↑↑ Surging
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Aalani · Overview
Summary

Aalani is a Polynesian girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #4651 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Nature · Modern character
Aalani carries a warm, gentle, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 607 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
aalani.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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