Dalani vs Ellerie

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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Popularity Comparison

Dalani Rank #2,263
Ellerie Rank #2,355

Dalani is more popular, ranked #2263 vs #2355 for Ellerie.

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

Ellerie ___

  • Ellerie Rose
  • Ellerie Jane
  • Ellerie Mae
  • Ellerie Claire
  • Ellerie Wren
  • Ellerie June

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Hadley Emery Sutton Beckett Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dalani or Ellerie more popular?

Dalani is more popular, ranked #2263 compared to Ellerie at #2355 in the United States.

What do Dalani and Ellerie mean?

Dalani means "gentle, serene" (African origin). Ellerie means "alder tree settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Dalani and Ellerie boy or girl names?

Dalani is primarily a girl name. Ellerie is primarily a girl name.

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