Raelani
Hawaiian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Raelani
Raelani is a modern Hawaiian name combining "rae" (a contemporary prefix of uncertain origin) with "lani" (Hawaiian for "sky" or "heaven"), meaning "heavenly" or "sky-related." The name is primarily used in Hawaiian culture and has gained popularity in modern Hawaii and among Hawaiian diaspora communities, particularly from the late 20th century onward as part of a broader trend of Hawaiian cultural revival and the creation of new Hawaiian names.
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Etymology
Raelani is a modern Hawaiian name combining "rae" (a contemporary prefix of uncertain origin) with "lani" (Hawaiian for "sky" or "heaven"), meaning "heavenly" or "sky-related." The name is primarily used in Hawaiian culture and has gained popularity in modern Hawaii and among Hawaiian diaspora communities, particularly from the late 20th century onward as part of a broader trend of Hawaiian cultural revival and the creation of new Hawaiian names.
Raelani currently ranks #4,251 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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