Malani is a modern American name that blends the sound of Malia and Leilani; it is sometimes read through Hawaiian as "heavenly garland" or linked to the Indian name Malini, "garland maker". Its soft, island-style sound made it popular in the late 2010s together with Kalani and Nalani. Malani entered the US top 1000 in 2017, peaked at number 330 in 2024 and ranks number 374 in 2025.