Shalani
Shalani is a girl baby name. Ranked #55,819 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shalani first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 11 babies have been named Shalani in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shalani is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #55,819 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #55,819
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Shalani
Shalani is a girl name .
Shalani is currently ranked #55,819 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shalani include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shalie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shalani include Shalom . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis