Nalani Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'the heavens' or 'the calm skies', Nalani is a serene Hawaiian name.
Meaning of the Name Nalani
Nalani is a Hawaiian name meaning 'the heavens' or 'the calm skies'. It is derived from the Hawaiian words 'nā', meaning 'the', and 'lani', meaning 'heavens' or 'sky'. The name Nalani reflects the beauty, tranquility, and serenity of the Hawaiian islands. It is often given to girls as a symbol of their connection to nature and the spiritual world.
Popularity of the Name Nalani
The popularity for the name Nalani peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 545 births, which ranked number 1,096 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Nalani had the most female births in 2022 with 545, which ranked number 555 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Nalani has increased sharply over the last ten years from 223 births to 545 births, an increase of 144.39%. Among females, Nalani has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 223 births to 545 births, an increase of 144.39%.
Nationwide Popularity of Nalani
- 20 Year Trend of Nalani: 548.81%
- 10 Year Trend of Nalani: 144.39%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Nalani: 144.39%
Popularity of Nalani by State
Among females, Nalani was most popular in Southeastern states with 184 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 68 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Nalani. 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 | 8 | 588 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1044 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 68 | 533 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 683 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 37 | 500 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 39 | 293 |
| HI | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 118 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 491 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 526 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 512 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 308 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 508 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 430 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 965 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 755 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 648 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 463 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 546 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 316 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 644 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 740 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 554 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 186 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 643 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 59 | 565 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 681 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 447 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 736 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Nalani
- Total Births of Nalani: 596 (9.35%)
- Female Births of Nalani: 596 (9.35%)
Given the upward trend of Nalani over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 9.35% increase in total births, for a total of 596 births in 2024. For Females, births for Nalani have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 596 female births in 2024, an increase of 9.35%.