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Aolanis

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Pronounced ow-LAH-niss /aʊˈlɑ.nɪs/Medium

Meaning: Modern -s elaboration of Aolani — Hawaiian ao, 'cloud', plus lani, 'heaven' — 'heavenly cloud'; styling informalLow

In 30 seconds: A heavenly cloud, restyled: Aolanis elaborates Aolani — 'heavenly cloud' — with a soft -s. Lyrical, island-bright, and warm.
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Origin LowHawaiian, American
MeaningModern -s elaboration of Aolani — Hawaiian ao, 'cloud', plus lani, 'heaven' — 'heavenly cloud'; styling informal
U.S. rank (2025)#5745 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 401

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201220042025

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

Aolanis is a modern -s elaboration of Aolani — from Hawaiian ao, 'cloud', plus lani, 'heaven' — 'heavenly cloud' (the -s styling is informal, which we flag). A lyrical, island-bright name.

It registers thinly in records. Very rare, heavenly-cloud at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Aolanis builds on Aolani ('heavenly cloud', Hawaiian) with an added -s — a soft, modern elaboration of the lyrical name.
Overall data confidence 50%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

AolaniAulaniAolanise

Nicknames

Lani

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If you like Aolanis…

Aolani— the base name
Leilani— a fellow -lani name
Kailani— a companion -lani name
Nalani— another -lani name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aolanis mean?

Aolanis elaborates Aolani, 'heavenly cloud' (Hawaiian); the -s styling is informal, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Aolanis?

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

Is Aolanis a boy or girl name?

Aolanis is a girl's name.

How popular is Aolanis?

Aolanis is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.

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