Ailani

Meaning of Ailani

It means 'high chief' or 'royal chief.' It also has a meaning related to 'heavenly' or 'sky.',

Ailani has Hawaiian roots — browse every Hawaiian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ailani

Ailani is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #168 in 2025 from #916 in 2016.

Notable people named Ailani

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Questions about the name Ailani

What does the name Ailani mean?

Ailani means it means 'high chief' or 'royal chief.' it also has a meaning related to 'heavenly' or 'sky.',, and it comes from Hawaiian origins.

Is Ailani a boy's or a girl's name?

Ailani is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ailani?

In 2025, Ailani ranked #168 for girls, up from #327 the year before.

When was Ailani most popular?

Ailani peaked at #168 in 2025.