Nalani

How to say it

nɑːˈlɑː.ni

What it means

Hawaiian, na ('the') plus lani ('sky, heaven'), so 'the heavens' or the serenity of the skies.

Nalani is a Hawaiian name, na, 'the,' joined to lani, 'sky' or 'heaven,' evoking calm, open skies. It belongs to the lovely -lani family with Leilani, Kalani, and Kailani, all of which have spread well past the islands. Soft and serene, said nah-LAH-nee, it pairs the airy lani sound with a gentle meaning.

How to spell Nalani

The standard spelling is Nalani. Common variants include Nailani, Nalanie, Nahlani, but Nalani is the most widely used form.

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• Pronunciation

  nah-LAH-nee.

• Worth knowing

  Part of the Hawaiian -lani sky-name family.

Spelling variants

• Nailani
• Nalanie
• Nahlani

Names with the same feeling

• Leilani Heavenly flowers, royal child
• Kalani The heavens, the sky
• Kailani Sea and sky
• Kehlani Sea and sky
• Ailani High chief, exalted leader

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Common questions

What does the name Nalani mean?

Hawaiian, na ('the') plus lani ('sky, heaven'), so 'the heavens' or the serenity of the skies.

What does Nalani mean in Hawaiian?

In Hawaiian, Nalani means "The heavens, calm skies." Nalani is a Hawaiian name, na, 'the,' joined to lani, 'sky' or 'heaven,' evoking calm, open skies. It belongs to the lovely -lani family with Leilani, Kalani, and Kailani, all of which have spread well past the islands. Soft and serene, said nah-LAH-nee, it pairs the airy lani sound with a gentle meaning.

How do you pronounce Nalani?

Nalani is pronounced nɑːˈlɑː.ni. Say it as na-LA-ni, with the stress on the "la" syllable.

How do you spell Nalani?

The standard spelling is Nalani. Common spelling variants include Nailani, Nalanie, Nahlani.

Is Nalani a boy or girl name?

Nalani is traditionally a feminine name.

How popular is the name Nalani?

Nalani ranked #414 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.