Alani

The name Alani is of Hawaiian origin and means "orange tree" or "orange fruit." It is derived from the Hawaiian word ʻalani, which refers to the fruit of the orange tree. In Hawaiian culture, the orange tree symbolizes good luck and prosperity. The name Alani is also considered a modern English variant of the names Alan or Alanna, and it can be seen as a feminization of Alan source source source.

Alani has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States, where it was given to more than 700 baby girls in one recent year. This rise in popularity aligns with the trend of Hawaiian names becoming more common, such as Leilani, or names using the fashionable suffix -lani, which means "sky" or "heaven" in Hawaiian source.

While there are no widely recognized famous people named Alani, the name's growing popularity suggests it may become more common in the future.

For sibling names, you might consider names that complement Alani's Hawaiian roots or its meaning. Some suggestions include:

• Leilani: Another Hawaiian name meaning "heavenly flowers."
• Kai: A Hawaiian name meaning "sea."
• Malia: A Hawaiian name meaning "calm" or "peaceful."
• Noelani: Meaning "heavenly mist" in Hawaiian.

Similar names to Alani include:

• Alana: A name of Celtic origin, meaning "harmony" or "peace."
• Alan: A name of Celtic/Breton origin, often associated with nobility.
• Kalani: A Hawaiian name meaning "the heavens" or "royal one."

These names share either a similar sound or cultural background with Alani, making them suitable alternatives or complements source.