Caliyah vs Dalani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalani

Girl #2,263 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, serene"

Origin: African

Cultural Roots

African-American American Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,263
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dali, Lani

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Caliyah Rank #2,309
Dalani Rank #2,263

Dalani is more popular, ranked #2263 vs #2309 for Caliyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caliyah ___

  • Caliyah Rose
  • Caliyah Marie
  • Caliyah Jade
  • Caliyah Nicole
  • Caliyah Renee
  • Caliyah Simone

Dalani ___

  • Dalani Rose
  • Dalani Marie
  • Dalani Simone
  • Dalani Jade
  • Dalani Celeste
  • Dalani Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caliyah

Zaniyah Amiyah Aaliyah Zion Kamari

If you choose Dalani

Amara Zuri Nia Imani Kofi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caliyah or Dalani more popular?

Dalani is more popular, ranked #2263 compared to Caliyah at #2309 in the United States.

What do Caliyah and Dalani mean?

Caliyah means "exalted, high, heavenly" (Hebrew -yah suffix origin). Dalani means "gentle, serene" (African origin).

Are Caliyah and Dalani boy or girl names?

Caliyah is primarily a girl name. Dalani is primarily a girl name.

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