How Popular (or Rare) was Alani in 2023?

🇺🇸 United States • Girl

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#176
2023 Rank
1,653
2023 Births
#161
Best Rank (2025)
1,843
Peak Year (2025)
18,605
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 970
Rarity Factor (2023)

📊 The Alani Story

Alani is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #176 in 2023 with 1,653 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,843 births ranking #161. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 3,141.2%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 970 girls born was named Alani. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Hawaiian and modern international use  |  Meaning: orange tree in Hawaiian; or modern variant use in other traditions

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.

Did you know?Alani is one of the names where a genuine word meaning and broader sound-family appeal seem to be working together.
Similar namesAlana, Ailani, Alaia, Alayah, Aria

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