Nalani Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationnah-LAH-nee / /nəˈlɑːni/Hawaiian
Meaning
calm skies
Historical & Cultural Background
Nalani is a name of Hawaiian origin, reflecting the natural beauty and serenity of the Hawaiian landscape. In Hawaiian culture, names often carry significant meanings related to nature and spirituality. The name is used primarily for girls and embodies a sense of tranquility and peace.
Trend Summary
The name Nalani has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nala
- Nalana
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nalani was first seen in the United States in 1946. Nalani has ranked as high as #819 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Nalani has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nalani (2024)
State | Births | Share |
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TX | 63 | |
CA | 51 | |
FL | 51 | |
GA | 38 | |
NC | 28 | |
PA | 27 | |
NY | 24 | |
IL | 21 | |
OH | 18 | |
LA | 17 | |
SC | 16 | |
NJ | 15 | |
AL | 13 | |
IN | 13 | |
AZ | 12 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1946 | 7 |
1948 | 8 |
1950 | 9 |
1951 | 9 |
1952 | 6 |
1953 | 5 |
1956 | 6 |
1957 | 7 |
1958 | 6 |
1959 | 5 |
1961 | 8 |
1962 | 5 |
1963 | 6 |
1964 | 6 |
1965 | 6 |
1966 | 9 |
1967 | 8 |
1968 | 5 |
1969 | 6 |
1970 | 9 |
1971 | 6 |
1972 | 6 |
1973 | 10 |
1974 | 9 |
1975 | 25 |
1976 | 16 |
1977 | 14 |
1978 | 16 |
1979 | 14 |
1980 | 19 |
1981 | 14 |
1982 | 12 |
1983 | 6 |
1984 | 7 |
1985 | 12 |
1986 | 16 |
1987 | 20 |
1988 | 21 |
1989 | 30 |
1990 | 30 |
1991 | 26 |
1992 | 25 |
1993 | 23 |
1994 | 31 |
1995 | 24 |
1996 | 21 |
1997 | 27 |
1998 | 46 |
1999 | 66 |
2000 | 46 |
2001 | 68 |
2002 | 84 |
2003 | 123 |
2004 | 134 |
2005 | 130 |
2006 | 136 |
2007 | 183 |
2008 | 137 |
2009 | 158 |
2010 | 211 |
2011 | 199 |
2012 | 223 |
2013 | 184 |
2014 | 166 |
2015 | 190 |
2016 | 269 |
2017 | 335 |
2018 | 413 |
2019 | 456 |
2020 | 490 |
2021 | 502 |
2022 | 547 |
2023 | 507 |
2024 | 575 |