Will my child share the name Alani with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Alani per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Alani in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Alani becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Alani has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 729 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1195 in 2021. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Alani popular in the US as well as the UK?

Alani is more popular in the US (#178) than in the UK (#2575). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Alani a popular baby name in the United States?

Alani appears in the US top 500 at #178 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2575

Alani

Alani is a distinctive choice, ranked #2575 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Alani in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2575

US Rank #178

About the Name Alani

Alani has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 729 places in five years. It was most popular in 2021 at #1195 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2003.

Alani is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #178, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.