Aulani
Meaningroyal messenger · Hawaiian
- US rank
- #1,710
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,710 in 2025
119 babies were named Aulani in the US in 2025. It has climbed 839 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1996–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Aulani you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 13,514 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Aulani, 119 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Aulani would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAulani first shows up in US birth records in 1996, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 29 years since.
- Best yearAulani is at its all-time high right now: #1,710 in 2025.
- Then vs nowAulani is 17× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 227,273 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 13,514.
- TrendAulani has climbed 839 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,710. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Hawaiian, Aulani means “royal messenger”.
About the name Aulani
Aulani is a girl name of Hawaiian origin meaning “royal messenger”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ani”. US birth records list Aulani for girls from 1996 to 2025, in 28 of those 30 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,710 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,710, with 119 babies.
Origin:Hawaiian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.9 | 540,541 girls |
| 2000s | 7.5 | 133,511 girls |
| 2010s | 31 | 32,552 girls |
| 2020s | 44 | 22,599 girls |
More Hawaiian girl names
- Girl name: Alanna · possibly little rock
- Unisex name: Kalani · the heavens
- Unisex name: Nalani · the heavens
- Unisex name: Lani · sky, heaven
- Girl name: Lua · moon
- Girl name: Ulani · cheerful
- Unisex name: Anuhea · cool fragrance
- Unisex name: Lale · tulip
Questions about the name Aulani
What does the name Aulani mean?
Aulani means “royal messenger” in Hawaiian.
What is the origin of the name Aulani?
Aulani has Hawaiian roots in our records. Other Hawaiian names include Alanna, Kalani, Nalani.
Is Aulani a boy or girl name?
Aulani is a girl name.
How popular is the name Aulani?
Aulani ranked #1,710 for US girls in 2025, given to 119 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,710).