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Valani

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Pronounced vah-LAH-nee /vɑˈlɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously joining a Val- opening (from names like Valerie, 'strong') with the Hawaiian -lani ('heaven; sky'); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Val + -lani (heaven) echo: Valani. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'vah-LAH-nee'). Routes uncertain.

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Origin LowAmerican, Hawaiian

MeaningA modern name, variously joining a Val- opening (from names like Valerie, 'strong') with the Hawaiian -lani ('heaven; sky'); routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#10851 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 24

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

Valani is a modern name, variously joining a Val- opening (from names like Valerie, 'strong') with the Hawaiian -lani ('heaven; sky'; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'vah-LAH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears very recently, part of the -lani trend. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Valani is a modern name, variously joining a Val- opening with the Hawaiian -lani ('heaven; sky') — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'vah-LAH-nee').

Overall data confidence 18%

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

Variations

ValanieVailani

Nicknames

Lani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Valani mean?

Valani is a modern name, variously joining a Val- opening with the Hawaiian -lani ('heaven; sky'); we flag it honestly.

How do you pronounce Valani?

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

Is Valani a boy or girl name?

Valani is a girl's name.

How popular is Valani?

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