Nalani
How to say it: nuh-LAH-nee · /nəˈlɑni/
Hawaiian for 'the heavens' or 'serenity of the skies' (na = the, lani = sky/heaven). A poetic nature name.
Nalani was the 424th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 754 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.9-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #316 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #424 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 754 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,397 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.9 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #316 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Gentle gains have carried Nalani to its highest point in the 2020s. At its peak today, more increase is expected.
What goes with it
Nuh LAH nee flows soft and airy, feeling gentle and close to nature with a sense of sky and light. Moana makes a lovely stylistic companion.
Nicknames
- Nala
- Lani
- Nali
Honouring a Nalani in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Nalani is about 1 in 184.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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