Nailani
Every Nailani since 2006 — 500 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nailani
Nailani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,577 in 2025 with 134 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2006, 500 American babies have been named Nailani. Its peak came in 2025, when 134 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 Nailani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nailani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 134 | #1,577 |
| 2024 | 55 | #3,003 |
| 2023 | 44 | #3,562 |
| 2022 | 41 | #3,752 |
| 2021 | 45 | #3,473 |
| 2020 | 29 | #4,621 |
| 2019 | 24 | #5,412 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,177 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,162 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,630 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,336 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,663 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,649 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,568 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,020 |
| 2010 | 10 | #11,007 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,323 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,926 |
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| 2006 | 7 | #14,657 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nailani in 2025?
Nailani ranked #1,577 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 134 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nailani?
500 babies have been named Nailani in the United States since 2006, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nailani most popular?
Nailani peaked in 2025, when 134 newborns received the name.
Is Nailani a boy or girl name?
Nailani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nailani rising or falling?
Nailani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.