Ulani

♀ Girl

Pronounced oo-lah-nee /ˈu.lɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: cheerful; (also read as 'heavenly' via lani)Medium

In 30 seconds: Ulani is a Hawaiian girl's name meaning 'cheerful,' sometimes also read as 'heavenly' through its -lani ending.

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Origin MediumHawaiian

Meaningcheerful; (also read as 'heavenly' via lani)

U.S. rank (2024)#2550 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births70 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 604

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Ulani comes from Hawaiian and means 'cheerful,' with a secondary reading of 'heavenly' drawn from the element lani, which appears in many Hawaiian names. The blend gives it a light, upbeat sense.

Its flowing vowels and -lani ending tie it to the broader family of Hawaiian names that use that 'sky, heaven' element.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Ulani is 'heavenly', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 70%

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ulani mean?

Ulani is usually explained as meaning 'heavenly' and is most often linked with Hawaiian tradition.

How do you pronounce Ulani?

It's commonly said oo-lah-nee /ˈu.lɑ.ni/.

Is Ulani a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Ulani is used as a girl name.

How popular is Ulani?

In 2024, Ulani ranked #2550 in the U.S. for girls, with 70 births recorded.