Melani vs Lalani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melani

Girl #1,006 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark, black"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #4,712 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the heavens"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Melani Rank #1,006

Lalani Rank #4,712

Melani is more popular, ranked #1006 vs #4712 for Lalani.

Is Melani or Lalani more popular?

Melani is more popular, ranked #1006 compared to Lalani at #4712 in the United States.

What do Melani and Lalani mean?

Melani means "dark, black" (Greek origin). Lalani means "of the heavens" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Melani and Lalani boy or girl names?

Melani is primarily a girl name. Lalani is primarily a girl name.