Nailani
How to say it: ny-LAH-nee · /naɪˈlɑni/
Hawaiian 'na'ilani' meaning 'heavenly mist' - modern compound of na (the) + lani (heaven, sky).
Nailani was the 639th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 134 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 11-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #279 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #639 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 134 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,710 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×11 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #279 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Born of recent decades, Nailani touched its highest usage in the 2020s. It lingers at that crest today with continued progress in view.
What goes with it
Breezy and soft with island lightness, Nailani feels gentle and creative. Kaia goes well beside it.
Nicknames
- Nai
- Lani
Honouring a Nailani in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Nailani is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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