Noelani
Every Noelani since 1958 — 3,661 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Noelani
Noelani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,842 in 2025 with 109 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1958, 3,661 American babies have been named Noelani. Its peak came in 2006, when 146 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Noelani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Noelani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 109 | #1,842 |
| 2024 | 125 | #1,655 |
| 2023 | 126 | #1,652 |
| 2022 | 137 | #1,559 |
| 2021 | 123 | #1,692 |
| 2020 | 110 | #1,804 |
| 2019 | 125 | #1,682 |
| 2018 | 117 | #1,758 |
| 2017 | 110 | #1,859 |
| 2016 | 89 | #2,185 |
| 2015 | 78 | #2,370 |
| 2014 | 91 | #2,125 |
| 2013 | 111 | #1,833 |
| 2012 | 116 | #1,778 |
| 2011 | 128 | #1,664 |
| 2010 | 90 | #2,182 |
| 2009 | 100 | #2,058 |
| 2008 | 127 | #1,753 |
| 2007 | 131 | #1,687 |
| 2006 | 146 | #1,513 |
| 2005 | 138 | #1,512 |
| 2004 | 122 | #1,605 |
| 2003 | 116 | #1,666 |
| 2002 | 76 | #2,195 |
| 2001 | 73 | #2,230 |
| 2000 | 69 | #2,270 |
| 1995 | 41 | #2,920 |
| 1990 | 26 | #3,976 |
| 1985 | 18 | #4,396 |
| 1980 | 20 | #3,951 |
| 1975 | 15 | #4,294 |
| 1970 | 11 | #4,977 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Noelani in 2025?
Noelani ranked #1,842 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 109 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Noelani?
3,661 babies have been named Noelani in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Noelani most popular?
Noelani peaked in 2006, when 146 newborns received the name.
Is Noelani a boy or girl name?
Noelani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Noelani rising or falling?
Noelani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.