Rising since 2011, #2,017 for girls today.
Popularity of Daylani since 2010
Babies named Daylani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 118 |
| 2020s | 305 |
Meaning & origin
Daylani is a modern name that entered U.S. birth records in 2010, a time when invented names with melodic, exotic syllables were gaining appeal. Its trajectory has been consistently upward: since 2011, usage has risen each year, and 2025 marks its peak rank of 2017 and a 1-in-17,099 rarity. The name is most popular in New Jersey, Georgia, and Texas, states with diverse naming trends. Daylani's construction mirrors the pattern of blending the syllable Day (popular in names like Dayana) with the suffix -lani, reminiscent of Hawaiian names such as Leilani. Because it is a recent coinage rather than a traditional name, its meaning is open to interpretation, but its sound and rhythm give it a feminine, contemporary feel.
Daylani appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed by blending the trendy syllable Day with the popular -lani suffix (as in Hawaiian names like Leilani or Kalani). It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2010 and has been rising in use since 2011, suggesting a recent invented name without ancient roots.
Where Daylani is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Daylani
Names that share Daylani's style, for a brother or sister.
