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Aulani

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Pronounced uh-law-nee /ΛˆΙ™.lΙ”.ni/Medium

Meaning: Messenger of a chiefMedium

In 30 seconds: Aulani is a Hawaiian girl's name meaning 'messenger of a chief'.
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Origin MediumHawaiian
MeaningMessenger of a chief
U.S. rank (2024)#2051 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births94 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 998

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202419962024

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

History & Origin

Aulani comes from Hawaiian and means 'messenger of a chief', tying it to ideas of rank and royal service. The name carries the dignity of that role, and it also appears with the traditional Hawaiian okina spelling 'Aulani.

The flowing vowels give it the soft, open music typical of Hawaiian names. The okina form 'Aulani preserves the glottal stop that native speakers hear at the start of the word.

Did you know? Aulani is a spelling variant of 'Aulani, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'messenger of a chief' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Aulani β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

'Aulani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aulani mean?

Aulani is usually explained as meaning 'messenger of a chief' and is most often linked with Hawaiian tradition.

How do you pronounce Aulani?

It's commonly said uh-law-nee /ΛˆΙ™.lΙ”.ni/.

Is Aulani a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Aulani is used as a girl name.

How popular is Aulani?

In 2024, Aulani ranked #2051 in the U.S. for girls, with 94 births recorded.