Alani

Meaning of Alani

It means 'orange tree' or 'the fruit of the orange tree'. It can also refer to a type of tree with fragrant flowers.

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

Popularity of Alani

Alani is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #161 in 2025 from #988 in 2003.

Notable people named Alani

• Alani Nicole
  American singer, songwriter
• Alani Nu
  American entrepreneur, brand founder
• Alani J.
  American actress, comedian
• Alani Vazquez
  Puerto Rican reality television personality
• Alani Muriel
  American professional basketball player

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Questions about the name Alani

What does the name Alani mean?

Alani means it means 'orange tree' or 'the fruit of the orange tree'. it can also refer to a type of tree with fragrant flowers, and it comes from Hawaiian origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Alani?

In 2025, Alani ranked #161 for girls, up from #178 the year before.

When was Alani most popular?

Alani peaked at #161 in 2025.