Palani
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Palani first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 30 babies have been named Palani in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Palani is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,892 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,892
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Old English Walh + ford origin
"ford of the Welshmen, river crossing"
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Vietnamese origin
"new, fresh"
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Irish Gaelic origin
"son of the battle chief"
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Old French via Celtic origin
"son of Brice"
#11,762 in US
Scottish Gaelic origin
"bard, poet"
#12,012 in US
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About the Name Palani
Palani is a boy name .
Palani is currently ranked #11,892 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Palani include Pal, Pala, Palay, Palaie, Pay, Paie, and Palkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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