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Delani

♂ Boy

Pronounced duh-LAH-nee /dəˈlɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Delaney/Delani — variously 'descendant of the dark challenger' (Irish) and 'from the alder grove' (French); used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Descendant of the dark challenger: Delani spells Delaney. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (said 'duh-LAH-nee').
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningA spelling of Delaney/Delani — variously 'descendant of the dark challenger' (Irish) and 'from the alder grove' (French); used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9939 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 72

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319992025

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

Delani is a spelling of Delaney/Delani — variously 'descendant of the dark challenger' (Irish) and 'from the alder grove' (French; routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'duh-LAH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Delaney. Rare in this form, the-dark-challenger at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Delaney is variously 'descendant of the dark challenger' (Irish) and 'from the alder grove' (French) — Delani is a spelling, lyrical and modern, used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'duh-LAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Delaney — unisex; routes layered

Variations

DelaneyDelanyDelanie

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Delani mean?

Delani spells Delaney — Irish 'descendant of the dark challenger'; used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Delani?

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

Is Delani a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Delani?

Delani is a very rare name in the U.S.

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