Alani vs Dice

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alani Rank #178
Dice Rank #15,898

Alani is more popular, ranked #178 vs #15898 for Dice.

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

Dice ___

  • Dice River
  • Dice Cole
  • Dice Stone
  • Dice Blue
  • Dice James
  • Dice Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alani

Kai Noa Leilani Malia Keanu

If you choose Dice

Chance Ace Rook Blade Arrow

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alani or Dice more popular?

Alani is more popular, ranked #178 compared to Dice at #15898 in the United States.

What do Alani and Dice mean?

Alani means "orange tree" (Hawaiian origin). Dice means "chance, fate, the throw" (Latin datum via Old French origin).

Are Alani and Dice boy or girl names?

Alani is primarily a girl name. Dice is primarily a boy name.

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