Of the heavens
Derived from the Hawaiian elements 'o', a preposition meaning 'of', and 'lani', meaning 'heaven', 'sky', or 'royal'. It is a rhythmic name that conveys a sense of spiritual or celestial connection. While rare on the US mainland, it follows the popular 'lani' naming tradition found in many Pacific Island cultures.
Less common today
Okalani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,870 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).