Alani Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
1% Masculine / 99% Feminine
Meaning:
Alani means 'orange' or 'orange tree' in Hawaiian.
Meaning of the Name Alani
Alani is a feminine name of Hawaiian origin. It is derived from the Hawaiian word 'alani', which means 'orange' or 'orange tree'. This name is often associated with the vibrant color and energy of oranges, symbolizing creativity, enthusiasm, and joy. Alani is also used as a given name in other cultures, including Polynesian and Maori, where it may have different meanings.
Popularity of the Name Alani
The popularity for the name Alani peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 1,692 births, which ranked number 391 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Alani had the most female births in 2022 with 1,692, which ranked number 173 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2019 with 14, which ranked number 6,093 out of 14,112 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Alani has increased sharply over the last ten years from 502 births to 1,701 births, an increase of 238.84%. Among males, Alani has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 9 births, an increase of 50.00%. Among females, Alani has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 496 births to 1,692 births, an increase of 241.13%.
Nationwide Popularity of Alani
- 20 Year Trend of Alani: 1141.61%
- 10 Year Trend of Alani: 238.84%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Alani: 50.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Alani: 241.13%
Popularity of Alani by State
Among females, Alani was most popular in Southeastern states with 530 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 267 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Alani. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 209 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 221 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 50 | 117 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 229 | 136 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 293 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 211 |
| DE | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 102 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 145 | 115 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 87 | 105 |
| HI | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 142 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 496 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 270 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 73 | 131 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 270 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 224 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 465 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 42 | 94 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 328 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 144 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 315 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 409 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 461 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 85 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 85 | 112 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 356 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 49 | 165 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 148 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 95 | 174 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 322 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 162 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 407 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 42 | 269 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 37 | 117 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 282 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 267 | 109 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 37 | 220 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 321 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 328 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Alani
- Total Births of Alani: 1922 (12.98%)
- Male Births of Alani: 9 (4.14%)
- Female Births of Alani: 1913 (13.06%)
Given the upward trend of Alani over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 12.98% increase in total births, for a total of 1,922 births in 2024. Male births for Alani have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 9 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.14%. For Females, births for Alani have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 1,913 female births in 2024, an increase of 13.06%.