Nani

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Nani Pronunciation

Nani is pronounced NAH-nee /ˈnɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From Hawaiian nani, 'beauty, splendor, glory; beautiful'; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Beauty and splendor: Nani is Hawaiian for 'beauty, glory'. Sweet, soft, and warm (Lilo & Stitch's Nani).

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Origin MediumHawaiian

MeaningFrom Hawaiian nani, 'beauty, splendor, glory; beautiful'; here for girls

U.S. rank (2024)#5089 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 667

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Nani comes from Hawaiian nani, 'beauty, splendor, glory; beautiful'. A sweet, soft name across Hawaii (Lilo & Stitch's Nani); it also means 'grandmother' in several languages and is a Greek/Italian pet name.

In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian families. Rare, beauty-and-splendor at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Nani means 'beauty, splendor, glory; beautiful' in Hawaiian — a sweet, soft name (Lilo's big sister Nani in Lilo & Stitch); also a Greek pet form and 'grandmother' in several languages.

Overall data confidence 75%

Hawaiian references — nani — etymology

Variations

NaneaNania

Themes & Styles

Virtue Hawaiian

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Nani?

Nani is pronounced NAH-nee (/ˈnɑ.ni/). Press play above to hear Nani said aloud.

How do you say Nani?

Nani is said NAH-nee (/ˈnɑ.ni/). Press play above to hear Nani said aloud.

What does the name Nani mean?

Nani is Hawaiian for 'beauty, splendor, glory; beautiful'.

Is Nani a boy or girl name?

Nani is a girl's name.

How popular is Nani?

Nani is a rare name in the U.S.