Will my child share the name Nalani with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 19 UK babies named Nalani per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Nalani in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Nalani becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Nalani is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 1514 places over the last five years to #1603 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

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

Nalani is more popular in the US (#529) than in the UK (#1603). 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 Nalani a popular baby name in the United States?

Nalani ranks #529 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1603

Nalani

Nalani is a distinctive choice, ranked #1603 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Nalani in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1603

US Rank #529

About the Name Nalani

Nalani has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #1603. The name has climbed 1514 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2001.

Nalani 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 #529, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.