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Delani

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Pronounced deh-LAH-nee /dəˈlɑː.niː/Low

Meaning: From the elder tree grove; descendant of the challengerLow

In 30 seconds: Delani is a streamlined variant of Delaney, the Irish surname meaning from the elder grove or descendant of the challenger. Its clean three-syllable form drops the final -ey for a more modern, international look.
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Origin LowIrish, American
MeaningFrom the elder tree grove; descendant of the challenger
U.S. rank (2025)#1469 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births146 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,068

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419782025

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 variant of the Irish surname Delaney, from O Dubhshlainge meaning descendant of the challenger or from de l'aulnaie meaning from the alder grove. As a given name it offers a sleeker form.

Delani is used in the United States primarily as a more international or modern-looking form of Delaney. Its three syllables without a final vowel give it a clean, contemporary feel.

Did you know? The popularity of Delaney-family names reflects a broader American trend of adopting Irish surnames as given names for girls — a tradition that also includes names like Riley, Kennedy, and Quinn.
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name: Delaney

Variations

DelaneyDelaineyDelanie

Nicknames

DelLani

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If you like Delani…

Delaney— Standard spelling of same root
Delainey— Feminine -ainey variant
Leilani— Hawaiian name with same -lani ending
Lani— Short form with same ending sound

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Frequently Asked

What does Delani mean?

Delani means from the elder-tree grove or descendant of the challenger from the Irish surname Delaney.

Is Delani different from Delaney?

Delani drops the final -ey of Delaney for a cleaner more modern look while keeping the same pronunciation.

How do you pronounce Delani?

Delani is pronounced deh-LAH-nee with three syllables.

What names are similar to Delani?

Similar names include Delaney, Delainey, and Leilani.

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