Meaning: Uncertain; possibly from ʻAilani or Aylín
The story
Ailani is a modern English and Spanish name whose origin is uncertain. Proposed sources include Hawaiian ʻAilani and Spanish Aylín; “high chief” is not an established translation of every Ailani.
Nicknames
- Lani
Spellings & variants
- Aylani
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Climbing in the latest US data
Style
Origins
Ailani comes from English and Spanish.
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