Aulani
How to say it: ow-LAH-nee · /aʊˈlɑni/
Hawaiian 'messenger of a chief' - modern given name also known from a Disney resort.
Aulani was the 1,332nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 119 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.0-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,156 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,332 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 119 |
| Share of births | 1 in 27,860 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.0 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,156 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Aulani is a newcomer: almost all of its history is from the last forty years.
What goes with it
Nicknames
- Lani
- Aula
- Ani
Honouring a Aulani in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Aulani is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Good to know
- Exact name of Disney's beachside Hawaii resort (opened 2011); travel-aware parents will hear the hotel, not a traditional name.
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