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Mulani
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Pronounced moo-LAH-nee /muΛΛlΙΛ.ni/High
Meaning: heavenly, skyMedium
In 30 seconds: Mulani is a modern name blending the Hawaiian mu- prefix with lani (heavenly, sky, royal). A lyrical three-syllable name in the popular lani name family.
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Origin MediumHawaiian
Meaningheavenly, sky
U.S. rank (2025)#2576 β Falling
2025 U.S. births68 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β 378
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Mulani is a modern name incorporating the Hawaiian element lani (heavenly, sky, royal) with a mu- prefix, belonging to the family of lani-compound names.
Mulani has appeared in US birth records as a distinctive variant in the popular lani name family.
Did you know? In Hawaiian, the sacred word lani (heavenly) was reserved for royalty β names built around it carry an inherited sense of divine elevation that ancient Hawaiians considered the highest nobility.
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name: Mulani β name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database β U.S. popularity data
Variations
MilaniLeilaniNalani
Nicknames
MuLani
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Frequently Asked
What does Mulani mean?
Mulani means heavenly, sky.
How do you pronounce Mulani?
Mulani is pronounced moo-LAH-nee (/muΛΛlΙΛ.ni/), with 3 syllables.
Is Mulani a girl's name?
Yes, Mulani is used as a girl's name.
How popular is the name Mulani?
Modern coinage with Hawaiian lani element.