Heavenly flower or of the sky
Dehlani is a modern American creation likely influenced by the Hawaiian name Leilani and the name Delaney. It combines the melodic 'lani' suffix, which means 'heaven' or 'sky' in Hawaiian, with a soft prefix to create a contemporary, lyrical sound.
Less common today
Dehlani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,060 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
