Alani vs Alanna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Alanna

Girl #289 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little child; dear child (endearment)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#289
Total SSA Count
1,096
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lanna, Lana, Allie

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Popularity Comparison

Alani Rank #178
Alanna Rank #289

Alani is more popular, ranked #178 vs #289 for Alanna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alani ___

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

Alanna ___

  • Alanna Rose
  • Alanna Marie
  • Alanna Grace
  • Alanna Kate
  • Alanna Claire
  • Alanna Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alani

Kai Noa Leilani Malia Keanu

If you choose Alanna

Fiona Sienna Maeve Delaney Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alani or Alanna more popular?

Alani is more popular, ranked #178 compared to Alanna at #289 in the United States.

What do Alani and Alanna mean?

Alani means "orange tree" (Hawaiian origin). Alanna means "little child; dear child (endearment)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Alani and Alanna boy or girl names?

Alani is primarily a girl name. Alanna is primarily a girl name.

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