Palani is a unisex given name of Indian origin, particularly popular among Tamils. It means "a place where there's plenty of rain" or "abundance". The name is derived from the Tamil word 'palan' meaning "to shower" or "rain". It is often used in honor of Palani Andavar, a Hindu god, and can also be associated with the hill town of Palani in Tamil Nadu, India.
"Over the span of two decades (1975-1994), there were a total of 30 individuals named Palani born annually, with notable peaks in 1978 and 1979 at six births each."