Alani is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1516 in 2001 with 123 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,843 births ranking #161. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 141.2%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 14,639 girls born was named Alani. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Alani is a bright, modern name often linked to the Hawaiian word for orange tree. It feels sunny, current, and very wearable.
The name has grown quickly in modern use and is also shaped by its closeness to names like Alana and Ailani. That blend of word meaning and stylish sound helps explain its popularity.