Denali Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
27% Masculine / 73% Feminine
Meaning:
Denali means 'the high one' or 'the great one' and it is of Native American origin.
Meaning of the Name Denali
Denali is a name of Native American origin, specifically from the Koyukon people of Alaska. It means 'the high one' or 'the great one' in the Koyukon language. Denali is also the name of the highest mountain peak in North America, located in Alaska. The name represents strength, majesty, and the beauty of the natural world.
Popularity of the Name Denali
The popularity for the name Denali peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 94 births, which ranked number 3,788 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Denali had the most female births in 2022 with 94, which ranked number 2,037 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2005 with 41, which ranked number 2,653 out of 13,368 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Denali has increased sharply over the last ten years from 70 births to 134 births, an increase of 91.43%. Among males, Denali has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 22 births to 40 births, an increase of 81.82%. Among females, Denali has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 48 births to 94 births, an increase of 95.83%.
Nationwide Popularity of Denali
- 20 Year Trend of Denali: 69.62%
- 10 Year Trend of Denali: 91.43%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Denali: 81.82%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Denali: 95.83%
Popularity of Denali by State
For males, Denali was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 5 male births. Among females, Denali was most popular in Southwestern states with 12 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 12 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Denali. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | 2528 | 11 | 1945 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1678 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 910 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1394 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 1817 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Denali
- Total Births of Denali: 143 (6.71%)
- Male Births of Denali: 42 (6.16%)
- Female Births of Denali: 101 (6.95%)
Given the upward trend of Denali over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.71% increase in total births, for a total of 143 births in 2024. Male births for Denali have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 42 male births in 2024, an increase of 6.16%. For Females, births for Denali have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 101 female births in 2024, an increase of 6.95%.