Costner vs Malani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Costner Rank #44,473
Malani Rank #331

Malani is more popular, ranked #331 vs #44473 for Costner.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Costner ___

  • Costner James
  • Costner Wayne
  • Costner Ray
  • Costner Lee
  • Costner Dean

Malani ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Costner

Easton Dalton Sutton Hayden

If you choose Malani

Kailani Ailani Makoa Malia Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Costner or Malani more popular?

Malani is more popular, ranked #331 compared to Costner at #44473 in the United States.

What do Costner and Malani mean?

Costner means "apple seller" (Old English origin). Malani means "heavenly, of the sky" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Costner and Malani boy or girl names?

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

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