Naylani
How to say it: nay-LAH-nee · /naɪˈlɑni/
Modern American invention inspired by Hawaiian Leilani ('heavenly flower') - rising fast in US since 2010s.
Naylani was the 639th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 296 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 | 296 |
| 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
Naylani is a fresh arrival with nearly all its history in recent decades. It reached its top in the 2020s and looks poised to climb further.
What goes with it
Rippling and sweet across four lilting syllables, soft with gentle creative light. Kaiya and Lani blend beautifully.
Nicknames
- Nay
- Lani
- Naya
Honouring a Naylani in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Naylani is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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