Mialani
A feminine Hawaiian name meaning "calm and peaceful seas".
Name Census estimates that about 246 living Americans carry the first name Mialani. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mialani today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mialani births was 2024 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mialani. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
246
~ 1 in 1,393,310 Americans
Peak year
2024
40 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,787
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Mialani: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mialani from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 121 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mialani by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mialani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mialanis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Mialani
The name Mialani is believed to have its origins in the Hawaiian language and culture. The name is thought to be derived from the Hawaiian words "mia" meaning "to remain" or "to stay," and "lani" meaning "heaven" or "sky." Thus, the name Mialani may have originally meant something along the lines of "to remain in heaven" or "heavenly stay."
While the exact origins of the name are uncertain, it is speculated that it may have been used by ancient Hawaiians as a name for newborn children, reflecting the idea of a child's soul or spirit coming from the heavens above. The name does not appear to have any direct references in ancient Hawaiian texts or religious scriptures, but its linguistic roots suggest a deep connection to the Hawaiian culture's reverence for nature and the spiritual realm.
The earliest recorded use of the name Mialani is difficult to pinpoint, as written records in the Hawaiian language were not widely kept until after the arrival of Christian missionaries in the early 19th century. However, it is likely that the name has been used by Hawaiians for centuries, passed down through oral traditions and cultural practices.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Mialani was Mialani Keahi, a Hawaiian woman born in the late 18th century who was known for her skills in traditional Hawaiian weaving and her dedication to preserving cultural traditions. Another notable figure was Mialani Kauai, a 19th-century Hawaiian poet and storyteller who helped preserve and pass down ancient Hawaiian folklore and oral traditions.
In more recent history, Mialani Nakoa was a renowned Hawaiian dancer and choreographer who helped popularize traditional Hawaiian hula and dance forms in the mid-20th century. Mialani Kailipaka, born in the 1960s, was a respected Hawaiian activist and educator who advocated for the preservation of indigenous Hawaiian language and culture.
One of the most famous individuals with the name Mialani is Mialani Dulce, a Hawaiian singer and songwriter born in the late 20th century. Known for her soulful vocals and blend of traditional Hawaiian music with contemporary styles, Mialani Dulce has gained international recognition and helped introduce Hawaiian music to a global audience.
People
Mialani + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mialani as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mialani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mialani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 246 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mialani going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,393,310 US residents.
Is Mialani a common name?
We classify Mialani as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 248 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mialani most popular?
The single biggest year for Mialani was 2024, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mialani is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mialani in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mialani a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mialani in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Mialani still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mialani in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mialani can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Mialani?
Want to know how many people share the name Mialani? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.