Olani

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Pronounced oh-LAH-nee /oʊˈlɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously echoing the Yoruba ola, 'wealth, honor', and the Hawaiian -lani, 'sky, heaven'; the route is uncertain, so we flag itLow

In 30 seconds: Honor; heavenly: Olani echoes the Yoruba ola, 'honor', and Hawaiian lani, 'sky'. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'oh-LAH-nee').

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Origin LowAmerican, Hawaiian, Yoruba

MeaningA modern name, variously echoing the Yoruba ola, 'wealth, honor', and the Hawaiian -lani, 'sky, heaven'; the route is uncertain, so we flag it

U.S. rank (2024)#6316 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 128

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

Olani is a modern name — variously echoing the Yoruba ola, 'wealth, honor' (as in Olamide), and the Hawaiian lani, 'sky, heaven' (the route is uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern, cross-cultural name (said 'oh-LAH-nee'; nickname Lani).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, honor-or-heavenly in echo, and lyrical.

Did you know? Olani brushes the Yoruba ola, 'wealth, honor', and the Hawaiian lani, 'sky, heaven' — a lyrical, modern name (the route is uncertain, which we flag; said 'oh-LAH-nee').

Overall data confidence 38%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — route uncertain

Variations

OlamideOlanikeOlanee

Nicknames

Lani

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If you like Olani…

Leilani— a sound-neighbor -lani girls' name

Milani— a fellow -lani girls' name

Amani— another -ani girls' name

Ailani— lands in the same popularity range

Aylani— a fellow Hawaiian choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Olani mean?

Olani echoes the Yoruba ola ('honor') and the Hawaiian lani ('sky'); the route is uncertain, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Olani?

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

Is Olani a boy or girl name?

Olani is a girl's name.

How popular is Olani?

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