Jaylani
How to say it: jay-LAH-nee · /dʒeɪˈlɑni/
Modern coinage blending Jay and Lani (Hawaiian for 'sky/heaven'); no single established etymology.
Jaylani was the 385th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 654 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 5.8-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #159 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #385 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 654 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,904 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×5.8 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #159 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Entirely a creation of recent decades, Jaylani has moved only upward. The 2020s are its best years so far, and the rise looks set to continue.
What goes with it
Soft and lilting, Jaylani feels inventive and melodic. Zayla fits alongside it, with Lani as a natural short form.
Nicknames
- Jay
- Lani
Honouring a Jaylani in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jaylani is about 1 in 163.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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