Delani
How to say it: duh-LAH-nee · /dəˈlɑːni/
Variant of Delaney meaning 'descendant of the challenger'; - modern American feminine spelling.
Delani was the 205th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 146 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 7% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #162 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #205 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 146 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,878 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +7% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #162 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Emerging in recent decades, Delani hit its stride in the 2020s. Holding at its peak, it looks poised for more growth.
What goes with it
Flowing and lilting with soft sounds plus a crisp spark, Delani spans three syllables. Alayna sits nearby in sound.
Nicknames
- Lani
- Dela
- Dee
Honouring a Delani in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Delani is about 1 in 79.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish.
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