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Dalani

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Pronounced dah-LAH-nee /dɑːˈlɑː.ni/High

Meaning: heavenly, sky, royalMedium

In 30 seconds: Dalani is a modern name blending a creative prefix with the Hawaiian lani meaning heavenly or sky. It fits the popular family of lani names like Leilani and Alani.

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Origin MediumHawaiian, English

Meaningheavenly, sky, royal

U.S. rank (2024)#2246 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births83 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 576

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Dalani is a modern creative name incorporating the Hawaiian element lani (heavenly, sky, royal) with a Da- prefix. Like Nylani and Milani, it belongs to a family of contemporary names built around the Hawaiian lani stem.

Dalani appears in US birth records from the 2000s onward, part of the broader popularity of Hawaiian-influenced names. Parents are drawn to the lani names for their melodic sound and spiritual resonance.

Did you know? The Hawaiian word lani appears in the name of Kamehameha I's sacred burial site, Hale o Keawe, and in royal titles — it was considered so sacred that only royalty could use lani compounds in ancient Hawaii.

Overall data confidence 60%

Pukui & Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary — reference for DalaniUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

LeilaniAlaniKalaniNalani

Nicknames

DalaLani

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If you like Dalani…

Leilani— classic Hawaiian lani name (heavenly flower)

Alani— Hawaiian name with same lani element

Nylani— modern creative lani name of similar structure

Milani— another modern lani-suffix name

Nalani— Hawaiian name meaning the heavens

Frequently Asked

What does Dalani mean?

Dalani incorporates the Hawaiian word lani meaning heavenly, sky, or royal, with a modern Da- prefix.

How do you pronounce Dalani?

Dalani is pronounced dah-LAH-nee (/dɑːˈlɑː.ni/), with three syllables.

Is Dalani a girl's name?

Yes, Dalani is used as a girl's name drawing on Hawaiian naming traditions.

How popular is the name Dalani?

Dalani is a rare name that has appeared in US records in the 21st century alongside other popular lani names.