Alani vs Alice

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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Alice

Girl #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#62
Total SSA Count
3,520
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie, Ally

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Popularity Comparison

Alani Rank #178
Alice Rank #62

Alice is more popular, ranked #62 vs #178 for Alani.

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

Alice ___

  • Alice Grace
  • Alice Louise
  • Alice Rose
  • Alice Jane
  • Alice Marie
  • Alice Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alani

Kai Noa Leilani Malia Keanu

If you choose Alice

Edmund Henry Violet Eleanor Theodore

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alani or Alice more popular?

Alice is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Alani at #178 in the United States.

What do Alani and Alice mean?

Alani means "orange tree" (Hawaiian origin). Alice means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin).

Are Alani and Alice boy or girl names?

Alani is primarily a girl name. Alice is primarily a girl name.

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