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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Pualani — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Ptolemy|Pualena
PolynesianGirl→ Stable

Pualani

poo-ah-LAH-nee · 4 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #17030 in 2023

Peak: #17030 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #17030 in 2023

Peak: #17030 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 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)20162023

Rank #17030 · Rising since 2016

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Pualani scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

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

Name DNA
HawaiianNatureFlowerFeminine4-syllableCelestialTropicalRomanticRisingCultural
Character
ethereal and delicate
STRONG
High confidence

Pualani is a Polynesian girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Pualani at a Glance
Meaning:From Hawaiian 'pua' (flower) and 'lani' (heaven/sky), meaning 'heavenly flower' or 'flower of the sky'
Language root:Hawaiian
Peak rank:#17030 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
LeilaniNalaniAulaniAlani◈Kalani◈
Similar Style
PlumeriaKailani◈MoanaKahliaIolani
Works well with
Kai◈LeilaniNoelaniHiloMakai◈AlohaKoa◈
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Plumeria
Latin · —
→ Stable
Kailani◈
Polynesian · #275
↓ Declining
Moana
Polynesian · #3197
↑↑ Surging
Kahlia
Celtic · #3459
↓ Fading
Iolani
English · #16169
→ Stable
Ailani
Polynesian · #325
↑↑ Surging
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Pualani · Overview
Summary

Pualani is a Polynesian girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Nature · Romantic character
Pualani carries a soft, warm, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
pualani.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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