Okalani
A girl's name of Hawaiian origin with 44 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Okalani is a four-syllable girl's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With only 44 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Okalani ranks #16995 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Okalani is a girl's baby name of Hawaiian origin, a variant of the beloved lani (heaven, sky, royalty) tradition in Hawaiian naming, with the o particle creating a name meaning 'of the heavens' or 'from the sky.' Its four syllables have the vowel-rich musicality of Hawaiian feminine names.
The Hawaiian particle o indicates the definite article or possession, so Okalani suggests "of the lani" — a name that places its bearer in relationship to the sacred celestial realm of Hawaiian royalty and divine authority.
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Okalani is cataloged under the Hawaiian naming tradition. Names from the Hawaiian tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Okalani has been recorded as a girl's name since 2009, with 44 total births. Browse the Hawaiian names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Okalani has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2009.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 27 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 6 | — |
The Story of Okalani
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Okalani is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Okalani are most likely born between 2009 and 2024.
How rare is Okalani?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Okalani — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2009, peaked in the 2010s with 27 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 2009–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #16995 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14696 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10513 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15740 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18432 |
| 2014 | 6 | #16022 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16741 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2009–2024