Alani

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-LAH-nee /ɑˈlɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: Variously the Hawaiian alani, 'an orange tree/fruit', and a form of Alan ('a rock; handsome', Celtic); used for both sexes (more often girls'); here for a boy; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: An orange tree/fruit; a rock: Alani is Hawaiian/Celtic. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ah-LAH-nee'). Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowHawaiian, Celtic

MeaningVariously the Hawaiian alani, 'an orange tree/fruit', and a form of Alan ('a rock; handsome', Celtic); used for both sexes (more often girls'); here for a boy; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#10740 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 111

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alani comes variously from the Hawaiian alani, 'an orange tree/fruit', and a form of Alan ('a rock; handsome', Celtic); used for both sexes (more often girls'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'ah-LAH-nee').

In the U.S. Alani leans girls'; this boys' use follows the Alan route. Rare for a boy, an-orange-tree at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Alani is variously 'an orange tree/fruit' (Hawaiian) and a form of Alan ('a rock; handsome') — used for both sexes; here for a boy, which we note (the routes are layered; said 'ah-LAH-nee').

Overall data confidence 24%

References — Alani — Hawaiian/Celtic; unisex; routes layered

Variations

AlanAlanniAlany

Nicknames

Alan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alani mean?

Alani is variously Hawaiian 'an orange tree/fruit' and a form of Alan ('a rock; handsome'); used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Alani?

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

Is Alani a boy or girl name?

Alani is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Alani?

Alani leans girls' and is very rare for boys.