Delani
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Delani first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 65 babies have been named Delani in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Delani is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #12,192 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,192
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Delani
Delani is a boy name .
Is Delani a boy or girl name? Delani is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,192 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,369. Delani is more commonly used as a girl name.
Delani is currently ranked #12,192 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Delani include Del, Dela, Delay, Delaie, Dey, Deie, and Delkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Delani include Delano . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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