Calani vs Maddy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calani

Girl #2,960 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the heavens, sky"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Pacific Islander American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,960
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lani, Cali

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Maddy

Girl #2,780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew/Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,780
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mads

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Popularity Comparison

Calani Rank #2,960
Maddy Rank #2,780

Maddy is more popular, ranked #2780 vs #2960 for Calani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calani ___

  • Calani Rose
  • Calani Maeve
  • Calani Grace
  • Calani Jade
  • Calani Hope
  • Calani Sky

Maddy ___

  • Maddy Grace
  • Maddy Rose
  • Maddy Claire
  • Maddy Lynn
  • Maddy Mae
  • Maddy Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Calani

Kai Leilani Keoni Makena Nalu

If you choose Maddy

Jake Lily Owen Sophie Charlie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calani or Maddy more popular?

Maddy is more popular, ranked #2780 compared to Calani at #2960 in the United States.

What do Calani and Maddy mean?

Calani means "the heavens, sky" (Hawaiian origin). Maddy means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew/Greek origin).

Are Calani and Maddy boy or girl names?

Calani is primarily a girl name. Maddy is primarily a girl name.

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