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Aolani

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Pronounced ow-LAH-nee /aʊˈlɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From Hawaiian ao, 'cloud, daylight, world', plus lani, 'heaven, royal' — 'heavenly cloud; royal one from heaven'Medium

In 30 seconds: A heavenly cloud: Aolani joins Hawaiian ao, 'cloud/daylight', with lani, 'heaven, royal'. Lyrical, regal, and lovely.

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Origin MediumHawaiian

MeaningFrom Hawaiian ao, 'cloud, daylight, world', plus lani, 'heaven, royal' — 'heavenly cloud; royal one from heaven'

U.S. rank (2025)#5111 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 927

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

Aolani comes from Hawaiian ao, 'cloud, daylight, world', plus lani, 'heaven, sky, royal' — 'heavenly cloud; royal one from heaven'. A lyrical, regal name across Hawaii.

In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian families. Rare, heavenly-cloud at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Aolani joins ao ('cloud, daylight, world') with lani ('heaven, royal') — 'heavenly cloud' or 'royal one from heaven'; a lyrical, regal Hawaiian name.

Overall data confidence 78%

Hawaiian references — Aolani — etymology

Variations

AolanisAulaniAolanie

Nicknames

Lani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aolani mean?

Aolani is Hawaiian for 'heavenly cloud; royal one from heaven'.

How do you pronounce Aolani?

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

Is Aolani a boy or girl name?

Aolani is a girl's name.

How popular is Aolani?

Aolani is a rare name in the U.S.