Nalani

Meaning of Nalani

Nalani means "the heavens" or "chiefs". It can also refer to a calm or peaceful sky.

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

Popularity of Nalani

Nalani is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #414 in 2025 from #987 in 2016.

Notable people named Nalani

• Nalani Hill
  Model and actress
• Nalani Hauanio
  Professional volleyball player
• Nalani Choy
  Hawaiian musician
• Nalani Jenkins
  Soccer player
• Nalani Dowling
  Reality TV personality

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Questions about the name Nalani

What does the name Nalani mean?

Nalani means nalani means "the heavens" or "chiefs". it can also refer to a calm or peaceful sky, and it comes from Hawaiian origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Nalani?

In 2025, Nalani ranked #414 for girls, up from #529 the year before.

When was Nalani most popular?

Nalani peaked at #414 in 2025.