The heavens or the sky
Halani is a modern Hawaiian name derived from the elements 'ha', meaning breath or life, and 'lani', meaning heaven, sky, or royal. It is often interpreted as the breath of heaven or simply referring to the celestial realm. While less common than the singular Lani, it follows the rhythmic and vowel-heavy patterns typical of Polynesian nomenclature.
Less common today
Halani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,339 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).