Ailany
How to say it: eye-LAH-nee · /aɪˈlɑni/
Likely a variant of Hawaiian 'Ailani' meaning 'high chief'; exact etymology for this spelling is uncertain.
Ailany was the 10th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 7,136 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 35-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #10 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 7,136 |
| Share of births | 1 in 318 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×35 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to the charts, Ailany climbed to its peak in the 2020s. Remaining there now, further rise is anticipated.
What goes with it
Light and lilting in three syllables, Ailany feels creative and soft. Lani makes a bright short form with Alaia nearby in spirit.
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Nicknames
- Aila
- Lany
- Lani
Honouring a Ailany in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ailany is about 1 in 14.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Spanish.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
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