Rising since 2014, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Taylani since 2011
Babies named Taylani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 42 |
| 2020s | 110 |
Meaning & origin
Taylani is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2011. It belongs to a cluster of names that borrow the Hawaiian-sounding suffix '-lani' (as in Leilani, Kailani) and pair it with a short, popular first syllable like 'Tay-' from Taylor. Since its debut, Taylani has steadily grown in use, rising from obscurity to a rank of 5,722 in 2025, with 1 in approximately 76,537 newborn girls receiving the name. Its peak year so far was 2023, and it continues on an upward trajectory. Although no top states have been recorded for the name, its style aligns with the broader trend of melodic, 'end-in-ee' names that appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar sound. As a recent coinage, Taylani carries no deep historical or cultural weight, but its aesthetic appeal and phonetic harmony have carved out a small but loyal following.
Taylani first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2011, a period when names ending in '-lani' (borrowing from Hawaiian names like Leilani) were trending. The initial element 'Tay-' may be borrowed from the popular unisex name Taylor, derived from an English occupational surname meaning 'tailor'. As a modern coinage, Taylani has no traditional etymology or historical usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tay, Lani, Tayla
Sibling names for Taylani
Names that share Taylani's style, for a brother or sister.
