What does the name Nalani mean?

The name Nalani means "Heavens".

What is the origin of the name Nalani?

Nalani is a name of Hawaiian origin.

How popular is the name Nalani?

In 2023, 575 babies were named Nalani in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Is Nalani a girl's name?

Yes, Nalani is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Nalani

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Births Last Year: 575 ↗

All-Time Total: 7,194

Peak Year: 2024

Nalani is a Hawaiian name meaning "the heavens" or "the chief." It is derived from the Hawaiian words "na," meaning "the," and "lani," meaning "heavenly" or "chief."

Notable Namesakes

Nalani Choy - Hawaiian musician and singer.
Nalani Olds - American volleyball player.
Nalani Wakita - Hawaiian hula dancer and instructor.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Nalani

Kehlani Ariyah Amani Ariah Mariah Milani Kai Zaniyah

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Nalani

Kaleb Kyro Zion Tristan Khai Adonis Jaiden Ayden

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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