Rising since 2017, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Yeilani since 2015
Babies named Yeilani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 26 |
| 2020s | 74 |
Meaning & origin
Yeilani is a modern American name that first appeared in official records in 2015. Its sudden emergence and steady rise in popularity since 2017 suggest it is a creative respelling or invention, possibly influenced by Hawaiian names like Leilani ("heavenly flower") or the fashionable -lani suffix. The name reached its peak rank in 2023, placing 7,885th and occurring in roughly 1 in 123,636 female births that year. While its exact meaning remains uncertain, Yeilani offers a melodic, contemporary feel. As a name with no clear etymological roots outside of modern innovation, it reflects current naming trends favoring unique, euphonic sounds over traditional origins.
Yeilani first appeared in U.S. records in 2015, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a respelling of Yelani, itself a variant of Leilani (Hawaiian: 'heavenly flower'), or a blend of the popular prefix Ye- with the melodic suffix -lani. The name has steadily risen in use since 2017.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yei, Lani, Yaya
Sibling names for Yeilani
Names that share Yeilani's style, for a brother or sister.
