Alani
Meaningorange tree · Hawaiian
- US rank
- #161
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #161 in 2025
1,843 babies were named Alani in the US in 2025. It has climbed 60 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1978–2025
US births per million boys, 2004–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Alani you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 872 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Alani, 1,843 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Alani would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAlani first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
- Best yearAlani is at its all-time high right now: #161 in 2025.
- Then vs nowAlani is 18× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 15,924 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 872.
- TrendAlani has climbed 60 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #161. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAlani is most popular in Georgia, where it ranks #51, followed by Nevada (#57) and Louisiana (#60). It's in the top 1,000 in 38 states.
- MeaningIn Hawaiian, Alani means “orange tree”.
About the name Alani
Alani is a girl name of Irish origin meaning “orange tree”. It has 5 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ani”. US birth records list Alani for girls from 1978 to 2025, in 46 of those 48 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #161 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #161, with 1,843 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.6 | 606,061 girls |
| 1980s | 4.2 | 240,385 girls |
| 1990s | 20 | 50,075 girls |
| 2000s | 128 | 7,813 girls |
| 2010s | 355 | 2,820 girls |
| 2020s | 1,010 | 990 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.1 | 487,805 boys |
| 2010s | 2.8 | 355,872 boys |
| 2020s | 3.3 | 303,030 boys |
More Irish girl names
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Girl name: Everleigh · boar clearing
- Girl name: Olive · olive tree
Questions about the name Alani
What does the name Alani mean?
Alani means “orange tree” in Hawaiian.
What is the origin of the name Alani?
Alani has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Alani a boy or girl name?
Alani is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Alani?
Alani ranked #161 for US girls in 2025, given to 1,843 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#161).