Rising since 2018, #4,758 for girls today.
Popularity of Tylani since 2017
Babies named Tylani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 95 |
Meaning & origin
Tylani is a modern American name first recorded in 2017, reflecting the trend of creative, melodic names for girls that emerged in the 2010s and 2020s. With a rank of 4,758 in 2025 and an estimated 1 in 57,402 girls receiving the name, it remains uncommon but is gaining favor, as shown by its rising trajectory since 2018. Its peak year is 2025, indicating continued growth. The name is most popular in Georgia, which aligns with regional preferences for distinctive names. Tylani likely combines the popular Ty- prefix with the Hawaiian-influenced Lani, contributing to its sunny, lyrical feel without a fixed historical meaning. This inventive quality appeals to parents seeking a unique identity for their child while staying connected to contemporary naming fashions.
Tylani first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2017, suggesting a modern coined name. It may be a combination of the fashionable prefix Ty- (as in Tyler, Tyla) with Lani, a Hawaiian element meaning 'sky' or 'heaven,' or a creative respelling of names like Tilani or Tielani. Its rise in the 2020s aligns with trends for melodic, multisyllabic girls' names ending in 'i'.
Where Tylani is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ty, Lani, Tyla
Sibling names for Tylani
Names that share Tylani's style, for a brother or sister.
