Kamani vs Ulani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kamani

Girl #2,549 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the kamani tree (sacred coastal tree)"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian African African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,549
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kam, Mani

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kamani Rank #2,549
Ulani Rank #2,552

Kamani is more popular, ranked #2549 vs #2552 for Ulani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kamani ___

  • Kamani Jade
  • Kamani Rose
  • Kamani Marie
  • Kamani Leilani
  • Kamani Grace
  • Kamani Simone

Ulani ___

  • Ulani Kai
  • Ulani Leilani
  • Ulani Rose
  • Ulani Jade
  • Ulani Moana
  • Ulani Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kamani

Imani Zuri Kai Alana Koa

If you choose Ulani

Kai Leilani Nalu Alana Koa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kamani or Ulani more popular?

Kamani is more popular, ranked #2549 compared to Ulani at #2552 in the United States.

What do Kamani and Ulani mean?

Kamani means "the kamani tree (sacred coastal tree)" (Hawaiian origin). Ulani means "cheerful, light-hearted" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Kamani and Ulani boy or girl names?

Kamani is primarily a girl name. Ulani is primarily a girl name.

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