boy's name
Palani
pah-LAH-nee
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 30
Palani is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1994 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1994, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Palani Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 8 |
How Popular Is Palani?
In 1994, Palani was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Palani
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Palani Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Palani over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Palani
- Pronunciation pah-LAH-nee
Sibling Names for Palani
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Palani — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Palani
How popular is the name Palani?
In 1994, Palani was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Palani a girl's or a boy's name?
Palani is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Palani?
Palani has 3 syllables.
When was Palani most popular?
Palani peaked in 1994, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.