Rising since 2015, #4,987 for girls today.
Popularity of Daelani since 2012
Babies named Daelani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s | 93 |
Meaning & origin
Daelani is a modern creation that first appeared in U.S. baby name records in 2012. Its usage has been steadily rising since 2015, reaching rank 4,987 in 2025, a peak year for the name. While still rare with an incidence of 1 in 61,818, Daelani has carved out a niche among parents seeking a melodic, feminine name with a contemporary feel. The name is most popular in Ohio, and its construction echoes the popularity of names like Leilani and Kailani. Daelani's trajectory suggests a small but growing presence, likely propelled by the trend toward invented, aesthetic names in American culture.
Daelani is a modern invented name, likely formed by combining elements such as "Dae" (possibly from Korean "대" meaning "great" or a variation of "Dae-woong") with "-lani" (a fashionable suffix reminiscent of names like Leilani or Marilani). Its first recorded use in U.S. data is 2012, reflecting the trend of creating melodic, feminine-sounding names with mixed origins. The name has no long historical or etymological tradition.
Where Daelani is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dae, Lani, Dee
Sibling names for Daelani
Names that share Daelani's style, for a brother or sister.
