Dalani vs Delany

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

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Delany

Girl #2,123 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the dark challenger"

Origin: Irish Gaelic O Dubhshlaine

Cultural Roots

Irish American Irish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,123
Total SSA Count
90
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Del, Laney, Lanie

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Popularity Comparison

Dalani Rank #2,263
Delany Rank #2,123

Delany is more popular, ranked #2123 vs #2263 for Dalani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dalani ___

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

Delany ___

  • Delany Grace
  • Delany Rose
  • Delany Claire
  • Delany Mae
  • Delany Elizabeth
  • Delany Quinn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Amara Zuri Nia Imani Kofi

If you choose Delany

Kinley Finley Brennan Riley Kelsey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dalani or Delany more popular?

Delany is more popular, ranked #2123 compared to Dalani at #2263 in the United States.

What do Dalani and Delany mean?

Dalani means "gentle, serene" (African origin). Delany means "descendant of the dark challenger" (Irish Gaelic O Dubhshlaine origin).

Are Dalani and Delany boy or girl names?

Dalani is primarily a girl name. Delany is primarily a girl name.

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