Alani vs Millie

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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Millie

Girl #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, work"

Origin: Old Germanic (diminutive of Millicent)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
2,910
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mills

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Popularity Comparison

Alani Rank #178
Millie Rank #86

Millie is more popular, ranked #86 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

Millie ___

  • Millie Rose
  • Millie Grace
  • Millie Jane
  • Millie Mae
  • Millie Faye
  • Millie Bea

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alani

Kai Noa Leilani Malia Keanu

If you choose Millie

Daisy Dolly Maggie Freddie Archie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alani or Millie more popular?

Millie is more popular, ranked #86 compared to Alani at #178 in the United States.

What do Alani and Millie mean?

Alani means "orange tree" (Hawaiian origin). Millie means "strength, work" (Old Germanic (diminutive of Millicent) origin).

Are Alani and Millie boy or girl names?

Alani is primarily a girl name. Millie is primarily a girl name.

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