Delani is of African origin, specifically from Swahili-speaking regions, where it means 'calm' or 'serene'. This name gained popularity worldwide due to its unique sound and meaning. It's often used as a unisex name, with variants like Delanie being more common in English-speaking countries.
The name Delani experienced a significant rise in popularity between the late 1990s and early 2000s, with a notable spike in births from 1998 to 2002, reaching its peak with 64 births in 2004. Since then, the number of births has fluctuated but remains relatively high, with a recent surge in popularity in the past few years, particularly in 2022 and 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 1754 births named Delani since 1978.