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UnisexNative American

Denali

duh-NAH-lee

Popularity

#2112

rising

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.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

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Personality Traits

StrongMajesticNature-lovingIndependent

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