Ulani
Meaningcheerful · Hawaiian
- US rank
- #2,719
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,288 in 2023
63 babies were named Ulani in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,059 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1998–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ulani you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 25,510 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Ulani, 63 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ulani would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryUlani first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #2,288.
- Then vs nowUlani is 6.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 163,934 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 25,510.
- TrendUlani has climbed 1,059 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,719. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Hawaiian, Ulani means “cheerful”.
About the name Ulani
Ulani is a girl name of Hawaiian origin meaning “cheerful”. It has 5 letters and 3 syllables, starting with U and ending in “-ani”. US birth records list Ulani for girls from 1998 to 2025, in 28 of those 28 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #2,288 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,719, with 63 babies.
Origin:Hawaiian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.1 | 196,078 girls |
| 2000s | 6.4 | 155,521 girls |
| 2010s | 9.5 | 105,263 girls |
| 2020s | 38 | 26,631 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
- Unisex name: Aulani · royal messenger
- Girl name: Lua · moon
- Unisex name: Anuhea · cool fragrance
- Unisex name: Lale · tulip
Questions about the name Ulani
What does the name Ulani mean?
Ulani means “cheerful” in Hawaiian.
What is the origin of the name Ulani?
Ulani has Hawaiian roots in our records. Other Hawaiian names include Alanna, Kalani, Nalani.
Is Ulani a boy or girl name?
Ulani is a girl name.
How popular is the name Ulani?
Ulani ranked #2,719 for US girls in 2025, given to 63 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#2,288).