The name Ailani is a boy's name meaning "high chief".

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While Ailani (and Ailany) are far more popular for girls in the US, it is a unisex name from its Hawaiian roots, meaning "high chief". Five boys were called Ailani in the US in a recent year, compared to nearly 950 girls.

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The name Ailani peaked for boys at #12365 in 2024. Ailani is also used for girls, ranking #325 in 2024.

The name Ailani is a girl's name of Hawaiian origin meaning "high chief; shining light; of the moon".

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Lilting and lovely, Ailani entered the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2016 and was a fast climbing choice in 2024 when it rose 267 places, placing it in the Top 400 of that year. With Hawaiian, Spanish, Irish, and Turkish influence, it is an appealingly multicultural choice. 
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From its Hawaiian roots, it means "high chief", while from its Hispanic origins, it takes inspiration from Irish and English Aileen and Turkish Aylin, linking it to the bright lights and the moon. 
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Spelling variations include Ailany and Aylani, also fast rising choices. In 2024, Ailani and co. were collectively given to 4084 babies, and this joint popularity would have placed them alongside Hannah, Delilah, and Maya, which sat around to Top 50 mark in the same year. 



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The name Ailani is currently ranked #325 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #325 in 2024. The name is most popular in AILANI, AILANI, and AILANI. Ailani is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

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