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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Naylani — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Naylan|Naylanie
CelticGirl→ Stable

Naylani

nay-LAH-nee · 3 syllables

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Girl
#1832
→ Stable
#1832
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 24
Peak rank
#1763 in 2021
5yr change
+12 ranks
Birth frequency
3.1 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1832 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Naylani

Popularity score: 24  ·  SSA Rank: #1832

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
74
Higher than 74% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+12 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ModernHawaiianNatureGirl3-syllableUncommonRisingMelodicContemporary
STRONG
High confidence

Naylani is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #1832 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +12 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1832 · rare
Naylani at a Glance
Meaning:Modern Hawaiian creation, likely combining 'nay' (water) with 'lani' (sky/heaven). Gaining popularity in contemporary American usage.
Language root:Hawaiian · Celtic blend
Peak rank:#1763 in 2021
5yr change:+12 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
NalaniNaylaLaylaAlani◈Leilani
Similar Style
ArianaAlohaKailani◈Kalani◈Zephyr◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Naylani
Kai◈LeilaniMakaylaAaliyahSiennaAriaOcean◈Maya◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Naylani illustration
Name Intelligence
Naylani · Overview
Summary

Naylani is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #1832 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Naylani scores 74/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Modern · Nature character
Naylani carries a soft, ethereal, playful quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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