Naelani
Every Naelani since 2007 — 306 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Naelani
Naelani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,881 in 2025 with 38 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2007, 306 American babies have been named Naelani. Its peak came in 2025, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Naelani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Naelani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | #3,881 |
| 2024 | 31 | #4,537 |
| 2023 | 25 | #5,217 |
| 2022 | 36 | #4,088 |
| 2021 | 28 | #4,806 |
| 2020 | 28 | #4,720 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,953 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,100 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,728 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,511 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,832 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,660 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,452 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,726 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,015 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,971 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,645 |
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| 2007 | 10 | #11,395 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Naelani in 2025?
Naelani ranked #3,881 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 38 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Naelani?
306 babies have been named Naelani in the United States since 2007, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Naelani most popular?
Naelani peaked in 2025, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Naelani a boy or girl name?
Naelani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Naelani rising or falling?
Naelani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.