Rising since 2016, #5,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Yulani since 2016
Babies named Yulani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s | 91 |
Meaning & origin
Yulani is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2016, reflecting a broader trend of invented melodic names. Its popularity is currently rising, with its peak year being 2025, when it ranked 5,917 and had an incidence of about 1 in 80,363 newborn girls. The name has not yet recorded any top-state concentrations, suggesting it remains scattered across the country. As a recent coinage, Yulani has no deep historical roots, making it a flexible choice for parents seeking a distinctive, contemporary sound.
Yulani is a modern name with no clear historical etymology. It appears to be a 21st-century coinage, possibly formed from the popular prefix 'Yu-' (as in Yuna or Yuki) combined with the Hawaiian-sounding suffix '-lani' (meaning 'sky' or 'heaven' in Hawaiian). However, there is no evidence linking it directly to Hawaiian; it is best understood as a creative construction in English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yuli, Lani, Yu
Sibling names for Yulani
Names that share Yulani's style, for a brother or sister.
