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Ailani

♂ Boy

Pronounced eye-LAH-nee /aɪˈlɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: A Hawaiian-rooted name glossed 'high chief' or 'noble,' linked to ali'i, 'chief,' and lani, 'heaven; sky.' It is more often given to girls; used here for a boy, we note the lean. Noted respectfully as a Hawaiian heritage name.Low

In 30 seconds: A regal island name: Ailani is Hawaiian for 'high chief; noble' (said 'eye-LAH-nee'). More often a girl's name — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumHawaiian
MeaningA Hawaiian-rooted name glossed 'high chief' or 'noble,' linked to ali'i, 'chief,' and lani, 'heaven; sky.' It is more often given to girls; used here for a boy, we note the lean. Noted respectfully as a Hawaiian heritage name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12365
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Ailani is a Hawaiian-rooted name glossed 'high chief' or 'noble,' tied to ali'i, 'chief,' and lani, 'heaven; sky.' It is more often given to girls; used here for a boy, we note the lean. Noted respectfully (said 'eye-LAH-nee').

For boys it appears only rarely in the U.S., against heavier use for girls. Rare, regal, and island-flavored.

Did you know? Ailani links the Hawaiian ali'i, 'chief,' with lani, 'heaven; sky' — glossed 'high chief; noble.' It is more often a girl's name, which we note (said 'eye-LAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Ailani — Hawaiian 'high chief; noble'; more often a girl's name

Variations

AilanieAylaniAlani

Nicknames

AiLani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ailani mean?

Ailani is a Hawaiian-rooted name glossed 'high chief; noble,' from ali'i, 'chief,' and lani, 'heaven; sky.'

How do you pronounce Ailani?

It's said eye-LAH-nee /aɪˈlɑː.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ailani a boy or girl name?

Here Ailani is used as a boy's name, though it is more often given to girls — we note the lean.

How popular is Ailani?

Ailani is rare for boys in the U.S., more common for girls.

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