Valley or from the heavens
Dalani is a modern name with multiple potential roots. It is often interpreted as a variation of the Hawaiian name Lani, meaning 'heaven' or 'sky', or as a rhythmic elaboration of the English surname Dale, meaning 'valley'.
Less common today
Dalani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,889 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
