Denali
duh-NAH-lee
Popularity
#2112
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Native American
Total Births
2,369
Peak Year
#135 in 2022
First Recorded
1977
Style
Nature-Inspired, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Denali is a Koyukon Athabascan name meaning 'the tall one.' It refers to the highest mountain peak in North America, formerly known as Mount McKinley.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
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