Adelani
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Adelani
A unisex name that leans masculine name in Nigeria, Adelani is a stately choice with a familiar sound. It blends the Yoruba elements ade ("crown") and lani ("to arrive, bring" or "we have"), connecting it to nobility and royalty.
Adelani for boys
In the US, it is mostly given to girls, possibly owing to its similarity of Adeline and Alani.
Adelani for girls#8367 US
A stately and regal name of Yoruba origin, Adelani is a unisex name, blending the elements ade ("crown, royalty") and lani ("to arrive, bring"). Familiar in sound to the likes of Adeline and Amani, it was given to 15 girls in the US last year: the highest number on record.
While it does have its roots in Yoruba, there is a chance that Adelani is being used as a modern creation in the US. It may be given as as a variation of Adeline, Adelyn, etc. ("noble"); as a spin on Delaney or Delani ("dark challenger, dark river"), or as a blending of the celestial Hawaiian element, -lani, with the popular Ade- beginning, giving it the meaning "noble and royal" or "noble heavens".
Pronounced ah-deh-LAH-nee.
As of October 2026, Adelani ranked #8367 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #7228 for girls in 2024.