Rising since 2002, #895 for girls today.
Popularity of Naylani since 2002
Babies named Naylani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 84 |
| 2010s | 326 |
| 2020s | 796 |
Meaning & origin
Naylani is a modern, invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2002, reflecting the ongoing trend of creating melodic, vowel-rich names with the Hawaiian-inspired -lani ending. Although it is still uncommon, its popularity has been rising, reaching its peak rank of 895 in 2025, when approximately 1 in every 5,430 newborn girls was named Naylani. The name has shown particular appeal in states such as Maryland, Oregon, and South Carolina. Like many contemporary coinages, Naylani has no deep historical or linguistic roots, but its resemblance to names like Kailani and Alani gives it a familiar, natural feel. Its trajectory suggests it may continue to climb, buoyed by the same stylish sounds that have made similar names more widespread over the past two decades.
Naylani is a rare modern invented name, first appearing in U.S. records in the early 2000s. It likely blends an initial element like Nay- (borne by names such as Naya or Nayeli) with the Hawaiian-sounding suffix -lani (meaning 'sky' or 'heaven'), following a pattern seen in other contemporary coinages. No traditional etymology or historical usage exists.
Where Naylani is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nay, Nani, Lani
Sibling names for Naylani
Names that share Naylani's style, for a brother or sister.
