Ahlani
Meaning of Ahlani
Ahlani (ah-LAH-nee) drifts onto the tongue like a warm breeze off a Caribbean-blue sea, yet her roots reach toward the Pacific: many trace the name to the Hawaiian word “lani,” meaning “heavenly,” gently preceded by an exhale of wonder—“ah!” Together they paint a little story that says, “Oh, celestial one.” Wrapped in sunshine and hibiscus petals, Ahlani has been shimmying up the U.S. baby-name charts since the early 2000s, climbing from just five births in 2002 to over 160 little starlets in 2024—an ascent as lively as a salsa beat. Parents often link her to images of orange blossoms, endless skies, and a spirit that greets the world with open-armed aloha. She feels fresh yet familiar, sweet but not sugary, the kind of name that could belong to a future poet, surfer, or CEO who still answers abuela’s calls. In short, Ahlani is a pocketful of sunshine with a passport stamped “heaven,” ready to charm any playground roll call.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ah-LAH-nee (/əˈlɑːni/)
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