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Uilani

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How to Pronounce Uilani

Pronounced oo-ee-LAH-nee /ˌu.iˈlɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Hawaiian, generally read as 'heavenly beauty' or 'royal splendour' (from lani, 'heaven; royal; sky'). A graceful island name.Low

In 30 seconds: A flowing island name: Uilani carries the Hawaiian lani — 'heaven, royal, sky' — read as 'heavenly beauty' (said 'oo-ee-LAH-nee').
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Origin MediumHawaiian
MeaningFrom the Hawaiian, generally read as 'heavenly beauty' or 'royal splendour' (from lani, 'heaven; royal; sky'). A graceful island name.
U.S. rank (2023)#13349 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1981
Total births (all-time)≈ 111

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198119712023

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

Uilani is a Hawaiian name built on lani ('heaven; sky; royal'), the same beloved root found in names like Leilani and Noelani. It is usually glossed 'heavenly beauty' or 'royal splendour.' We note it respectfully as a name from a living Hawaiian tradition (said 'oo-ee-LAH-nee').

It appears only rarely on the U.S. mainland, more familiar in the islands. Rare, melodic, and rooted in place.

Did you know? Uilani draws on the Hawaiian lani ('heaven; royal; sky'), a root behind many island names, and is read as 'heavenly beauty' or 'royal splendour' — noted here respectfully (said 'oo-ee-LAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Uilani — Hawaiian, from lani 'heaven; royal'; 'heavenly beauty'

Variations

LeilaniNoelaniUilana

Nicknames

UiLani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Uilani mean?

Uilani is Hawaiian, generally read as 'heavenly beauty' or 'royal splendour,' from lani ('heaven; royal; sky').

How do you pronounce Uilani?

It's said oo-ee-LAH-nee /ˌu.iˈlɑː.ni/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Uilani a girl's name?

Yes — Uilani is used as a girl's name in the Hawaiian tradition.

How popular is Uilani?

Uilani is very rare on the mainland, more familiar within the Hawaiian islands.

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