Dharani vs Selani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dharani

Girl #24,607 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the earth"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu South Indian Telugu Tamil

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,607
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dhari, Rani, Dharu

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Popularity Comparison

Dharani Rank #24,607
Selani Rank #24,731

Dharani is more popular, ranked #24607 vs #24731 for Selani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dharani ___

  • Dharani Priya
  • Dharani Devi
  • Dharani Kumari
  • Dharani Lata
  • Dharani Meena
  • Dharani Padma

Selani ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dharani or Selani more popular?

Dharani is more popular, ranked #24607 compared to Selani at #24731 in the United States.

What do Dharani and Selani mean?

Dharani means "the earth" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Dharani and Selani boy or girl names?

Dharani is primarily a girl name. Selani is primarily a girl name.

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