Selani
Selani is a girl baby name. Ranked #24,731 in the US, popular nicknames include Sel, Sey, and Selie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Selani first appeared in US Social Security records in 2023.
Over 6 babies have been named Selani in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Selani is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,731 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,731
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Selani
Selani is a girl name .
Selani is currently ranked #24,731 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Selani include Sel, Sey, Selie, and Selaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Selani include Selah, Sela . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis