Alani vs Danna

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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Danna

Girl #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Arbiter, judge"

Cultural Roots

American Spanish Hebrew Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#306
Total SSA Count
1,002
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dan, Dani, Annie

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Popularity Comparison

Alani Rank #178
Danna Rank #306

Alani is more popular, ranked #178 vs #306 for Danna.

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

Danna ___

  • Danna Marie
  • Danna Grace
  • Danna Rose
  • Danna Lynn
  • Danna Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alani

Kai Noa Leilani Malia Keanu

If you choose Danna

Marco Sofia Liana Carlos Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alani or Danna more popular?

Alani is more popular, ranked #178 compared to Danna at #306 in the United States.

What do Alani and Danna mean?

Alani means "orange tree" (Hawaiian origin). Danna means "Arbiter, judge".

Are Alani and Danna boy or girl names?

Alani is primarily a girl name. Danna is primarily a girl name.

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