Ailani: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ah-eel-ahn-ee
Origin: Hawaii
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Of Hawaiian origin, meaning "high chief."

Ailani is a beautiful and meaningful name of Hawaiian origin, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the islands. The name combines the Hawaiian words 'ai,' meaning love, and 'lani,' meaning the heavens or sky, resulting in the interpretation 'heavenly love' or 'love from above.' It also signifies a leader or high chief, conveying strong leadership qualities and high social status. In traditional Hawaiian culture, names were given with great consideration for their meaning, often received in dreams or visions, and were unique to each child. The name Ailani has gained popularity over the years, entering the US Top 1000 names in 2016 and ranking #593 in 2022.

Ailani Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Ailani is currently #1299 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Ailani is currently #683 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Ailani is currently #611 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Ailani is currently #324 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

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