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At a Glance: Name: Ulani – Meaning: calm, peaceful – Origin: Hawaiian – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: oo-LAH-nee
Ulani is a Hawaiian girl's name meaning calm, peaceful, pronounced oo-LAH-nee. It has shown up in U.S. Social Security data as far back as 1998, making it an option outside the most common name lists for parents drawn to global names. Today it remains rare, given to only a small number of babies each year.
Meaning & Origin of Ulani
Meaning: Calm, peaceful.
Origin: Hawaiian.
How to Pronounce Ulani
Phonetic: oo-LAH-nee IPA: /uːˈlɑːni/
Popularity of Ulani
Ulani peaked at #2309 in 2023 with 80 babies given the name, then slipped to #2550 in 2024 with 70 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1998–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Ulani mean?
Calm, peaceful.
How do you pronounce Ulani?
Ulani is pronounced oo-LAH-nee (IPA: /uːˈlɑːni/).
Is Ulani a popular name right now?
Ulani is near its all-time peak (#2309 in 2023), ranked #2550 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1998–2024.)
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