Alani is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #918 in 2008 with 298 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,843 births ranking #161. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 484.3%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 6,345 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.