Aylani
How to say it: eye-LAH-nee · /aɪˈlɑni/
Modern American coinage possibly blending Hawaiian 'lani' (heavenly, sky) with the prefix Ay-; no single established etymology.
Aylani was the 10th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,043 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 | 1,043 |
| 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, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Recently arrived, Aylani has surged to #10 in the 2020s. At its peak today, it is likely to rise still further.
What goes with it
Flowing and soft, Aylani feels creative across its lilting syllables. Alaia pairs beautifully in style.
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Nicknames
- Ay
- Lani
- Ayla
Honouring a Aylani in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Aylani is about 1 in 14.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
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