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Lalani

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Pronounced lah-LAH-nee /lɑˈlɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From Hawaiian lala, 'branch/flower', plus lani, 'heaven, royal' — 'heavenly flower; royal one'; also echoes 'lullaby'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Heavenly and soft: Lalani is Hawaiian for 'heavenly flower; royal one'. Lyrical, tender, and warm.

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Origin MediumHawaiian

MeaningFrom Hawaiian lala, 'branch/flower', plus lani, 'heaven, royal' — 'heavenly flower; royal one'; also echoes 'lullaby'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4707 → Stable

2025 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 385

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Lalani comes from Hawaiian — lala, 'branch, flower', plus lani, 'heaven, royal' — 'heavenly flower; royal one' (and echoing 'lullaby'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, tender name.

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, heavenly-flower at the root, and tender.

Did you know? Lalani joins lala ('branch, flower') with lani ('heaven, royal') — 'heavenly flower'; it also echoes 'lullaby'; lyrical and tender.

Overall data confidence 60%

Hawaiian references — Lalani — routes layered

Variations

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Nicknames

Lani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lalani mean?

Lalani is Hawaiian for 'heavenly flower; royal one'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Lalani?

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

Is Lalani a boy or girl name?

Lalani is a girl's name.

How popular is Lalani?

Lalani is a rare name in the U.S.