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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Qualani — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Quaid|Qualon
PolynesianGirl→ Stable

Qualani

kwah-LAH-nee · 3 syllables

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#14817
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#14817
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 3
Peak rank
#14817 in 2024
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 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)20222024

Rank #14817 · Rising since 2022

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
Qualani

Popularity score: 3  ·  SSA Rank: #14817

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
76
Higher than 76% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
32 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Qualani scores well on practical feasibility but there are tradeoffs — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
60
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
85

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

Name DNA
PolynesianHawaiianCelestialNature3-syllableGirlModernExoticRisingRareMeaningful
Character
peaceful strengthnatural harmonyquiet gracegrounded wisdom
STRONG
High confidence

Qualani is a Polynesian girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #14817 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:#14817 · very rare
Qualani at a Glance
Meaning:From Hawaiian 'kualani', meaning 'heavenly' or 'of the heavens', blending kua (back/sky) and lani (heaven/sky).
Language root:Hawaiian
Peak rank:#14817 in 2024
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Alani◈Kalani◈Ailani◈LeilaniKehlani◈
Similar Style
NalaniMoanaKailani◈AlohaMaile
Works well with
Kai◈LeilaniAlani◈Makani◈NoelaniIolani
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Qualani · Overview
Summary

Qualani is a Polynesian girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #14817 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Qualani scores 76/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Nature · Celestial character
Qualani carries a ethereal, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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