Aulani Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Aulani is a Hawaiian name meaning 'heavenly messenger'. It is derived from the elements 'Au' and 'lani', reflecting its cultural significance. The name has retained its form over time and is appreciated for its beauty and connection to nature. It does not have biblical relevance and has gained popularity in contemporary times, particularly within Hawaiian culture.
The name Aulani is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Aulani has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Aulani' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 24966th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7302nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2776th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Aulani' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Aulani"
Pronunciation
/ɑːˈlɑːni/
Origin
Hawaiian
Etymology
Aulani is derived from the Hawaiian language, where 'Au' means 'to be heralded' and 'lani' means 'heaven' or 'sky'. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'heavenly messenger'.
Meaning
heavenly messenger
Language Evolution
Aulani
Historical Usage
Aulani has gained popularity in recent years, especially among Hawaiian families and those looking for names with cultural significance.
Modern Popularity & Image
Aulani is viewed positively, often associated with beauty, nature, and spirituality, reflecting its Hawaiian roots.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Aulani"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Aulani"
"Aulani" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 24966th of 27321 | 7 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7302nd of 35406 | 249 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2776th of 30306 | 742 |
Regional Popularity of "Aulani" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Aulani" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
81.95% 5993rd/7313 |
57.67% 4304th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
84.85% 3807th/4487 |
38.63% 2635th/6822 |
27.92% 1752nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Aulani"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Aulani" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.