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Xalani

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Pronounced zah-LAH-nee /zɑˈlɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously joining a stylized X- (read 'Z') opening with the Hawaiian -lani ('heaven; sky'); a fresh coinage; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; an X- + -lani (heaven) coinage: Xalani. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'zah-LAH-nee'). Routes uncertain.

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Origin LowAmerican, Hawaiian

MeaningA modern name, variously joining a stylized X- (read 'Z') opening with the Hawaiian -lani ('heaven; sky'); a fresh coinage; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#10196 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 29

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

Xalani is a modern name, variously joining a stylized X- (read 'Z') opening with the Hawaiian -lani ('heaven; sky'); a fresh coinage (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'zah-LAH-nee').

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

Did you know? Xalani is a modern name, variously joining a stylized X- (read 'Z') opening with the Hawaiian -lani ('heaven; sky') — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'zah-LAH-nee').

Overall data confidence 16%

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

Variations

ZalaniXhalaniXalanie

Nicknames

Lani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xalani mean?

Xalani is a modern name, variously joining a stylized X- (read 'Z') opening with the Hawaiian -lani ('heaven; sky'); we flag it honestly.

How do you pronounce Xalani?

It's said zah-LAH-nee /zɑˈlɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second (X reads 'Z').

Is Xalani a boy or girl name?

Xalani is a girl's name.

How popular is Xalani?

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