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Denali

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Pronounced də-NAH-lee /dəˈnɑ.li/Medium

Meaning: From Koyukon (Athabaskan) Denali, 'the high one, the great one' — North America's tallest mountainMedium

In 30 seconds: Tall as the mountain: Denali is the Koyukon 'the high one' — North America's greatest peak. Majestic, strong, and free (used for both sexes; here for boys).
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Origin MediumKoyukon
MeaningFrom Koyukon (Athabaskan) Denali, 'the high one, the great one' — North America's tallest mountain
U.S. rank (2025)#3596 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 684

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319942025

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

Denali comes from Koyukon (Athabaskan) Denali, 'the high one, the great one' — the name of North America's tallest peak in Alaska. A majestic, free-spirited nature name, here for boys.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-high-one at the root, and majestic.

Did you know? Denali, 'the high one' in Koyukon, is North America's tallest mountain (in Alaska) — a majestic, free-spirited nature name, used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 78%
Place-name references — Denali — etymology

Variations

Denalii

Nicknames

Deni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Denali mean?

Denali is Koyukon for 'the high one, the great one' — North America's tallest mountain.

How do you pronounce Denali?

It's said də-NAH-lee /dəˈnɑ.li/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Denali a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Denali?

Denali is a rare name in the U.S.

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