Abigail vs Alani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abigail

Girl #32 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"father's joy"

Origin: Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32
Total SSA Count
5,499
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abby, Abbie, Gail

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Alani

Girl #178 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"orange tree"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#178
Total SSA Count
1,697
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lani, Ali

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Popularity Comparison

Abigail Rank #32
Alani Rank #178

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 vs #178 for Alani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abigail ___

  • Abigail Grace
  • Abigail Rose
  • Abigail Jane
  • Abigail Mae
  • Abigail Elizabeth
  • Abigail Kate

Alani ___

  • Alani Rose
  • Alani Mae
  • Alani Grace
  • Alani Jean
  • Alani Skye
  • Alani Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abigail

Hannah Samuel Benjamin Naomi Caleb

If you choose Alani

Kai Noa Leilani Malia Keanu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigail or Alani more popular?

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Alani at #178 in the United States.

What do Abigail and Alani mean?

Abigail means "father's joy" (Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil origin). Alani means "orange tree" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Abigail and Alani boy or girl names?

Abigail is primarily a girl name. Alani is primarily a girl name.

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