High, noble, or heavenly
Ailanni is a modern American coinage, likely blending the Hawaiian name element 'Lani' (meaning heaven or sky) with the prefix 'Ai-'. It is often interpreted as a variation of Ailani, which signifies a high chief or noble leader in a Hawaiian context.
Less common today
Ailanni isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,291 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
