Dalani
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dalani first appeared in US Social Security records in 2023.
Over 6 babies have been named Dalani in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dalani is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #25,056 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,056
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Dalani
Dalani is a boy name .
Is Dalani a boy or girl name? Dalani is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #25,056 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,263. Dalani is more commonly used as a girl name.
Dalani is currently ranked #25,056 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dalani include Dal, Dala, Dalay, Dalaie, Day, Daie, and Dalkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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