Alani

Boy Name #15,974 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Alani is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Alani often also consider Alice, Alma, Allie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #15,974
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Alan #167 Alanzo #4762

Nicknames

Ala Aly Alaie

Also a Girl Name

Alani is also used as a girl name, ranked #178.

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Similar Names

Alice Alma Allie Alta Alberta Alvina Alpha Almeda

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alani

Is Alani a boy or girl name?

Alani is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #15974. As a girl name, it is ranked #178. Alani is more commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Alani?

Alani is currently ranked #15974 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Alani?

Common nicknames for Alani include Ala, Aly, and Alaie.

Is Alani a common or rare name?

Alani is an uncommon name, ranked #15974 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Alaie. 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.