Alani vs Amelia

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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Popularity Comparison

Alani Rank #178
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 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

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alani

Kai Noa Leilani Malia Keanu

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alani or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Alani at #178 in the United States.

What do Alani and Amelia mean?

Alani means "orange tree" (Hawaiian origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Alani and Amelia boy or girl names?

Alani is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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