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Healani

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Pronounced heh-ah-LAH-nee /hɛ.ɑˈlɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Hawaiian hea, 'a haze; a mist; a glow', + lani, 'heaven; sky', hence 'the haze/glow of heaven; heavenly mist'Low

In 30 seconds: The haze/glow of heaven: Healani is Hawaiian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'heh-ah-LAH-nee').
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Origin LowHawaiian
MeaningFrom the Hawaiian hea, 'a haze; a mist; a glow', + lani, 'heaven; sky', hence 'the haze/glow of heaven; heavenly mist'
U.S. rank (2025)#8045 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 105

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519992025

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

Healani comes from the Hawaiian hea, 'a haze; a mist; a glow', + lani, 'heaven; sky', hence 'the haze/glow of heaven; heavenly mist'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'heh-ah-LAH-nee'; nickname Lani).

In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian families. Rare, the-glow-of-heaven at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Healani joins the Hawaiian hea, 'a haze; a glow', and lani, 'heaven', hence 'the haze/glow of heaven' — lyrical and classic (said 'heh-ah-LAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Healani — Hawaiian etymology

Variations

HealanieHialani

Nicknames

Lani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Healani mean?

Healani is Hawaiian for 'the haze/glow of heaven' (hea, 'a glow', + lani, 'heaven').

How do you pronounce Healani?

It's said heh-ah-LAH-nee /hɛ.ɑˈlɑ.ni/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Healani a boy or girl name?

Healani is a girl's name.

How popular is Healani?

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

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