Nalani

#41 in New Mexico

Meaning of Nalani

Nalani bursts onto the scene like a ray of tropical sunshine, her Hawaiian roots whispering “calm skies” and “heavenly serenity” with every soft syllable—nah-LAH-nee. She carries the hush of dawn over the Pacific, yet her vibe feels right at home in bustling cities from Honolulu to Houston. Parents adore that she balances island ease with a dash of sparkle, and, much like a quick salsa step, her popularity keeps picking up speed on U.S. baby charts. Nalani’s imagery is pure poetry—think turquoise waves, cloud-free horizons, and a little girl who believes the sky is her playground. She’s playful, she’s peaceful, and she sprinkles a bit of aloha on everyone she meets. In short, Nalani is the kind of name that says, “¡Bienvenida al cielo claro!”—welcome to the clear, boundless sky.

Pronunciation

Hawaiian

  • Pronunced as nah-LAH-nee (/naˈlɑni/)

U.S. Popularity Chart

States Popularity Chart

Notable People Named Nalani

Nalani Kanakaʻole is a Hawaiian kumu hula honored as a National Heritage Fellow in 1993 for her mastery of hula.
Carmen Rivera
Curated byCarmen Rivera

Assistant Editor