Alani
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alani first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 105 babies have been named Alani in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alani is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,974 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,974
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Alani
Alani is a boy name .
Is Alani a boy or girl name? Alani is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,974 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #178. Alani is more commonly used as a girl name.
Alani is currently ranked #15,974 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alani include Ala, Aly, Alie, and Alakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alani include Alan, Alanzo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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