Charlotte Girl
SHAHR-luht
“free man” · French
#2
Alani
GirlHawaiian· “orange tree”
- Meaning
- orange tree
- Origin
- Hawaiian
- Pronunciation
- uh-LAH-nee
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #161
- US babies 2025
- 1,843
- Best rank
- #161 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Alani
Alani is a Hawaiian name that is usually said to mean “orange tree”.
Alani is a Hawaiian name usually translated as orange tree. In Hawaiian, alani refers to native trees with fragrant leaves and fruit related to citrus, and the word is also used for the orange. The name has a light, melodic rhythm typical of Hawaiian names, with open vowels and a gentle stress on the middle syllable. In the United States Alani has grown in use alongside names such as Leilani, Kailani and Alana. It feels sunny and natural, and it is short enough to pair with many middle names.
Popularity over time
Alani first appears in US Social Security records in 1978. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 22 different years, starting in 2003. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #161, and its highest count, 1,843 babies. Use has grown 210% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #6,801 in 1980, #1,558 in 2000, #717 in 2010, and #161 in 2025. Of the 18,799 US girls named Alani since records began, 52% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 6,166 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Ailani, Blair, Gemma, Phoebe, and Blakely.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Alani ranked highest in Georgia, Nevada, and Louisiana.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | #51 | 134 |
| Nevada | #57 | 32 |
| Louisiana | #60 | 55 |
| Mississippi | #65 | 29 |
| Delaware | #70 | 10 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Alani over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Alani is usually pronounced uh-LAH-nee, with three syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-ni”.
Middle names for Alani
A few middle names that flow with Alani: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Alani
Similar names
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lay-LAH-nee
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keh-LAH-nee
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Kailani Girl
ky-LAH-nee
“sea and sky” · Hawaiian
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Kalani Girl
kuh-LAH-nee
“the heavens” · Hawaiian
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Ailani Girl
eye-LAH-nee
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Avani Girl
uh-VAH-nee
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Kahlani Girl
kuh-LAH-nee
“variant of Kailani, 'sea and sky'” · American (modern coinage)
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Elowen Girl
EH-loh-ehn
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Juniper Girl
JOO-nih-pur
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ahr-MAH-nee
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Rosemary Girl
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mih-LAH-nee
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alani mean?
Alani is a Hawaiian name that is usually said to mean “orange tree”.
What is the origin of the name Alani?
Alani has Hawaiian roots. Alani is a Hawaiian name usually translated as orange tree.
Is Alani a popular name?
Yes. Alani ranked #161 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Alani a boy or girl name?
Alani is mainly a girl's name. About 99% of US babies named Alani over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Alani?
Alani is usually pronounced uh-LAH-nee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings