Malani

Meaning of Malani

Malani means "heaven" or "of heaven." It can also mean "gentle touch."

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

Popularity of Malani

Malani has cooled off, slipping to #374 in 2025, down from a peak of #331 in 2024.

Notable people named Malani

• Malani Bilyeu
  American model and actress
• Malani Kaiwi
  Miss Aloha Hula 2015
• Malani Paikai
  Volleyball player
• Malani Padilla
  Writer and educator
• Malani Cairns
  Academic and researcher

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Questions about the name Malani

What does the name Malani mean?

Malani means malani means "heaven" or "of heaven." it can also mean "gentle touch.", and it comes from Hawaiian origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Malani?

In 2025, Malani ranked #374 for girls, down from #331 the year before.

When was Malani most popular?

Malani peaked at #331 in 2024.