Denali
Denali is a boy's name of Indigenous American origin.
Meaning
The high one, the great one, or the tall one.
Origin and history
Denali is a geographic name derived from the Koyukon Athabaskan language, meaning 'the high one' or 'the tall one', which refers to North America's highest peak. Though historically rare as a given name, it has seen a modern rise in the United States as a unisex nature name. In recent years, it has gained steady, gentle usage for boys as a bold outdoorsy choice.
Popularity in the United States
684 babies in the United States have been named Denali since 1880. It ranks #3992 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1734.
States where it is most popular
- CA (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 30 |
| 2000-2010 | 253 |
| 2010-2019 | 208 |
| 2020-2029 | 193 |
Fun facts
- Denali is the traditional Koyukon Athabaskan name for Mount McKinley, which was officially restored as the mountain's federal name in 2015.
- Like Everest and Rainier, Denali has joined a growing trend of U.S. parents selecting majestic mountain names for modern boys and girls.