Rising since 2015, #4,352 for girls today.
Popularity of Nolani since 2006
Babies named Nolani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 43 |
| 2020s | 163 |
Meaning & origin
Nolani is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2006. It reached its peak popularity in 2021, though it remains uncommon, ranking 4,352 in 2025 with about 1 in 50,227 girls given the name. The name has been rising steadily since 2015, particularly in states like New York and Florida. Its construction suggests it was coined from fashionable sounds, possibly drawing from the Hawaiian-influenced '-lani' suffix. As a contemporary invention, Nolani lacks a traditional etymology but fits well with similar stylized names.
Nolani is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 2006. It appears to combine the popular prefix 'No-' with the fashionable '-lani' suffix, which may be influenced by Hawaiian names like Leilani or by the name Nola.
Where Nolani is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nola, Lani
Sibling names for Nolani
Names that share Nolani's style, for a brother or sister.
