Nani
- Pronunciation
- [Na-ni]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Beauty; Splendor
- Origin
- Hawaiian
Nani Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 667 baby girls have been named Nani. The name peaked in 2021 with 39 US births that year (rank #3856). In 2024, ranked #5089 nationally — 1,233 places below its 2021 peak.
Top States for Nani
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Nani births are: Hawaii (22), California (16), Texas (13).
Other Hawaiian-Origin Names Like Nani
If you like Nani's Hawaiian origin, consider these related names: Ailani, Akela, Alamea, Alana, Alaula. Browse all Hawaiian names →
4-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Nani's exact length and starting letter: Naal, Nada, Naia, Naim, Naji.
Quick Facts About Nani
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Compare Nani to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Nani against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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