Nalani Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Nalani is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Nalani?
Nalani is spelled N-A-L-A-N-I. The name has 6 letters.
Nalani at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Nalani means “the heavens” or “the chiefs” in Hawaiian.
- Origin
- Nalani is a name of Hawaiian origin commonly given to girls.
- Pronunciation
- nah-LAH-nee · 3 syllables
Nalani Popularity in 2025
Rank#414
Recorded Births754
- Girls usage rose 116 places to #414 and recorded 177 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Nalani Mean?
Nalani means “the heavens” or “the chiefs” in Hawaiian.
Origin: Nalani is a name of Hawaiian origin commonly given to girls.
How Do You Pronounce Nalani?
Pronunciationnah-LAH-nee
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Nalani?
- History
- Nalani has been used in Hawaiian communities and appears in Hawaiian cultural contexts.
Nalani Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 754 | #414 |
| 2024 | Girls | 577 | #530 |
| 2023 | Girls | 507 | #591 |
| 2022 | Girls | 549 | #554 |
| 2021 | Girls | 503 | #595 |
| 2020 | Girls | 491 | #593 |
| 2019 | Girls | 456 | #640 |
| 2018 | Girls | 413 | #706 |
| 2017 | Girls | 335 | #813 |
| 2016 | Girls | 269 | #987 |
| 2015 | Girls | 190 | #1,280 |
| 2014 | Girls | 166 | #1,387 |
| 2013 | Girls | 184 | #1,281 |
| 2012 | Girls | 223 | #1,111 |
| 2011 | Girls | 199 | #1,204 |
| 2010 | Girls | 211 | #1,153 |
| 2009 | Girls | 158 | #1,469 |
| 2008 | Girls | 137 | #1,642 |
| 2007 | Girls | 183 | #1,326 |
| 2006 | Girls | 136 | #1,581 |
| 2005 | Girls | 130 | #1,565 |
| 2004 | Girls | 134 | #1,498 |
| 2003 | Girls | 123 | #1,561 |
| 2002 | Girls | 84 | #2,046 |
When Was Nalani Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
754 recorded births
National rank #414
2024 · Girls
577 recorded births
National rank #530
2022 · Girls
549 recorded births
National rank #554
2023 · Girls
507 recorded births
National rank #591
Where Nalani Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #136 | 6 |
| SC | #228 | 21 |
| NC | #238 | 45 |
| GA | #262 | 39 |
| PA | #277 | 39 |
| MD | #283 | 18 |
| OK | #296 | 14 |
| AL | #297 | 16 |