Amari vs Malani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amari

Boy #172 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, grace"

Origin: Yoruba

Cultural Roots

African American Nigerian Swahili-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#172
Total SSA Count
2,158
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari, Mari

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Malani

Girl #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly, of the sky"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#331
Total SSA Count
938
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mali, Lani

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Popularity Comparison

Amari Rank #172
Malani Rank #331

Amari is more popular, ranked #172 vs #331 for Malani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amari ___

  • Amari James
  • Amari Xavier
  • Amari Elijah
  • Amari Emmanuel
  • Amari Jordan
  • Amari Isaiah

Malani ___

  • Malani Rose
  • Malani Grace
  • Malani Kai
  • Malani Lei
  • Malani Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amari

Zara Kai Nyla Imani Zion

If you choose Malani

Kailani Ailani Makoa Malia Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amari or Malani more popular?

Amari is more popular, ranked #172 compared to Malani at #331 in the United States.

What do Amari and Malani mean?

Amari means "strength, grace" (Yoruba origin). Malani means "heavenly, of the sky" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Amari and Malani boy or girl names?

Amari is primarily a boy name. Malani is primarily a girl name.

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