From the alder grove
Delani is a modern variation of the surname Delaney. It is derived from the Old French phrase 'de l'aunaie', which refers to someone who lived near a grove of alder trees. While it shares phonetic similarities with Hawaiian names, its primary etymological root is rooted in Norman-Irish history.
Less common today
Delani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,372 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).