Heavenly flower or sky flower
Dailani is a modern American creation, likely blending the popular prefix 'Dai' with the Hawaiian suffix 'lani', meaning sky or heaven. It follows the melodic pattern of names like Keilani and Kailani, which have gained significant traction in the United States. While it does not have a singular ancient origin, it is deeply rooted in the aesthetic of Pacific Islander-inspired nomenclature.
Less common today
Dailani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,890 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
