Rising since 2009, #2,064 for girls today.
Popularity of Nylani since 2007
Babies named Nylani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 115 |
| 2020s | 395 |
Meaning & origin
Nylani is a modern American name that first entered the Social Security Administration's records in 2007, a relatively recent addition to the landscape of feminine names. Since 2009, its trajectory has been consistently rising, and it achieved its peak rank of 2064 in 2025, indicating growing but still modest usage. The name is given to approximately 1 in 17662 girls per year, reflecting its status as a rare but increasingly familiar choice. Geographically, Nylani has shown particular favor in Connecticut, Georgia, and North Carolina, suggesting a regional affinity in the southeastern and northeastern United States. The name's appeal likely lies in its melodic, multi-syllabic sound and resemblance to other trending names like Nyla and Alani, fitting a broader pattern of invented names that combine popular phonetic elements.
Nylani is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 2007. It appears to be a blend of sounds popular in contemporary feminine names, possibly influenced by names like Nyla or Alani combined with the fashionable -i ending. The name has no known historical or linguistic derivation outside of its modern coinage.
Where Nylani is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nyla, Lani, Nini
Sibling names for Nylani
Names that share Nylani's style, for a brother or sister.
