Nylani
Every Nylani since 2007 — 515 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nylani
Nylani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,073 in 2025 with 91 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2007, 515 American babies have been named Nylani. Its peak came in 2025, when 91 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 Nylani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nylani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 91 | #2,073 |
| 2024 | 84 | #2,245 |
| 2023 | 51 | #3,214 |
| 2022 | 76 | #2,422 |
| 2021 | 55 | #3,028 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3,824 |
| 2019 | 27 | #5,004 |
| 2018 | 29 | #4,745 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,197 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,284 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,915 |
| 2014 | 6 | #16,023 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,241 |
| 2012 | 10 | #11,046 |
| 2011 | 6 | #16,262 |
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| 2007 | 5 | #19,752 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nylani in 2025?
Nylani ranked #2,073 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 91 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nylani?
515 babies have been named Nylani in the United States since 2007, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nylani most popular?
Nylani peaked in 2025, when 91 newborns received the name.
Is Nylani a boy or girl name?
Nylani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nylani rising or falling?
Nylani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.