Nalani

Nalani is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 575 girls in the United States.

Nalani at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nalani

Nalani belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nalani first appears in Social Security records in 1946. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #529 in 2024, and in 2024 575 babies received the name — 7,194 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nalani in US records

First recorded (US)
1946
Best US rank
#529 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Nalani in 2024
575
Total since 1880
7,194

Nalani in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#1603 in 2024
Babies named Nalani in 2025
8
Total since 1996
123

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nalani mean?

The meaning of Nalani is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nalani a boy or girl name?

Nalani is a girl name. In 2024, 575 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nalani?

Nalani comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nalani?

Nalani first appears in US records in 1946. Its best-ever ranking was #529 in 2024, and 575 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].