girl name
Alani
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#161 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Alani in the US, 1880–2025
Alani first appears in US records in 1978. It peaked in 2025, when 1,843 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,843.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Alani a boy or a girl name?
Alani is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Alani?
In 2025, Alani ranked #161 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Alani most popular?
Alani was most popular in 2025, when about 1,843 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.