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Yolani

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How to Pronounce Yolani

Pronounced yoh-LAH-nee /joʊˈlΙ‘.ni/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously echoing Yolanda ('the violet flower', Greek) and the -lani element ('heaven', Hawaiian); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Yolanda/-lani echo: Yolani. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'yoh-LAH-nee').
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Origin LowAmerican, Greek
MeaningA modern name, variously echoing Yolanda ('the violet flower', Greek) and the -lani element ('heaven', Hawaiian); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8838 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 149
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Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202220012025

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

Yolani is a modern name, variously echoing Yolanda ('the violet flower', Greek) and the -lani element ('heaven', Hawaiian; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'yoh-LAH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, the-violet-and-heaven at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Yolanda means 'the violet flower' in Greek β€” Yolani is a modern name echoing it (and the -lani element, 'heaven'), lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'yoh-LAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 32%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files β€” routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yolani mean?

Yolani is a modern name echoing Yolanda ('violet') and the -lani ('heaven') element; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Yolani?

It's said yoh-LAH-nee /joʊˈlΙ‘.ni/ β€” three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yolani a boy or girl name?

Yolani is a girl's name.

How popular is Yolani?

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

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