Dalani vs Jacey

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dalani Rank #2,263
Jacey Rank #2,226

Jacey is more popular, ranked #2226 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

Jacey ___

  • Jacey Lynn
  • Jacey Marie
  • Jacey Grace
  • Jacey Lee
  • Jacey Rose
  • Jacey Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dalani

Amara Zuri Nia Imani Kofi

If you choose Jacey

Kasey Lacey Macey Tracey Haley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dalani or Jacey more popular?

Jacey is more popular, ranked #2226 compared to Dalani at #2263 in the United States.

What do Dalani and Jacey mean?

Dalani means "gentle, serene" (African origin). Jacey means "hyacinth (flower)" (Greek (via Hyacinth) origin).

Are Dalani and Jacey boy or girl names?

Dalani is primarily a girl name. Jacey is primarily a girl name.

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