Malani
Malani is a girl's name of Hawaiian origin.
Meaning
Buoyant, lightness, or heavenly sky.
Origin and history
Malani is a feminine name of Hawaiian origin, commonly interpreted as meaning 'lightness' or 'buoyant'. It has gained significant popularity in the United States in recent years as part of a trend toward melodic Hawaiian-inspired names. Its modern usage reflects a soft, contemporary phonetic appeal.
Popularity in the United States
7,112 babies in the United States have been named Malani since 1880. It ranks #2002 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #388.
States where it is most popular
- FL (10.1 %)
- TX (9.2 %)
- CA (8.2 %)
- GA (7.5 %)
- NC (6.5 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 13 |
| 1990-2000 | 34 |
| 2000-2010 | 287 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,979 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,793 |
Fun facts
- The vast majority of total published U.S. birth records for Malani have occurred since 2020.
- The name fits into the popular modern trend of island-inspired names ending in '-lani', meaning sky or heaven.