Xalani Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: zah-LAH-nee //zɑːˈlɑːni//
Origin: Hawaiian; African
Meaning: calm; peaceful (Hawaiian); joyful (African)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hawaiian culture, Xalani reflects the natural beauty and tranquility of the islands, often associated with serene landscapes. The African origin connects to various cultures where names signify joy and happiness, emphasizing the importance of positive emotions in community life.
Both origins highlight a deep appreciation for peace and joy, making the name resonate across different cultures.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Xalani was first seen in the United States in 2022.
Xalani has ranked as high as #9947 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Xalani has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Xalani is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Xalani was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Xalani.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | 21 |
| 2024 | 10 | 10 |
| 2023 | 8 | 8 |
| 2022 | 11 | 11 |
Top States for Xalani
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
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