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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Nalani
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.
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.
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.
Nalani ranks #529 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
19
UK babies named Nalani (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 1514 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Nalani
Likely around 1 other Nalani in the class
UK Popularity (2001–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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