Rising since 2017, #3,249 for girls today.
Popularity of Ailanni since 2017
Babies named Ailanni per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s | 122 |
Meaning & origin
Ailanni is a modern addition to the American naming landscape, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 2017. While it has no historical or linguistic foundation, its appeal lies in its melodic sound, echoing popular Hawaiian-inspired names like Leilani and Kalani. The name has been rising steadily in usage, and by its peak year in 2025, it reached a rank of 3,249, with about 1 in every 33,485 newborn girls receiving the name. Its trajectory shows consistent growth since 2017, reflecting contemporary tastes for invented names that combine familiar phonetic elements. Geographically, Ailanni sees its strongest usage in California and Texas, states known for diverse and innovative naming trends. As a recent coinage, Ailanni carries no baggage of traditional associations, allowing parents to bestow a name that feels fresh and unique.
Ailanni first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2017, and its formation likely combines the fashionable sound of names like Aila or Alani with the popular -anni suffix (as in Leilani). The name has no known historical or linguistic roots in any established language; it is a modern coinage arising from creative naming trends.
Where Ailanni is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aila, Lani, Anni
Sibling names for Ailanni
Names that share Ailanni's style, for a brother or sister.
