Name Meaning & Origin
"The highest mountain peak in North America (the third most prominent peak after Mount Everest and Aconcagua), located in central Alaska."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Denali, federally designated as Mount McKinley, is the highest mountain peak in North America, with a summit elevation of 20,310 feet (6,190 m) above sea level. It is the tallest mountain in the world from base to peak on land, measuring 18,000 ft (5,500 m). With a topographic prominence of 20,156 feet (6,144 m) and a topographic isolation of 4,621.1 miles (7,436.9 km), Denali is the third most prominent and third-most isolated peak on Earth, after Mount Everest and Aconcagua. Located in the Alaska Range in the interior of the U.S. state of Alaska, Denali is the centerpiece of Denali National Park and Preserve.
Denali, federally designated as Mount McKinley, is the highest mountain peak in North America, with a summit elevation of 20,310 feet (6,190 m) above sea level. It is the tallest mountain in the world from base to peak on land, measuring 18,000 ft (5,500 m). With a topographic prominence of 20,156 feet (6,144 m) and a topographic isolation of 4,621.1 miles (7,436.9 km), Denali is the third most prominent and third-most isolated peak on Earth, after Mount Everest and Aconcagua. Located in the Alaska Range in the interior of the U.S. state of Alaska, Denali is the centerpiece of Denali National Park and Preserve.
Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.
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Root element "Denali" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "The highest mountain peak in North America (the third most prominent peak after Mount Everest and Aconcagua), located in central Alaska.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~2,369 people named Denali in the US. Peaked in 2022 with 135 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Denali is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 3.
Denali is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 28% male and 72% female.
Approximately 2,369 people in the United States are named Denali. The name peaked in 2022 with 135 recorded uses.
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