Naylani Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Naylani is a name of Hawaiian origin, meaning 'beautiful heaven'. It evolved from the words 'nani' and 'lani' and has gained popularity in recent decades. The name reflects traits of beauty and connection to the sky, with no biblical relevance.
The name Naylani is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Naylani has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Naylani' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9584th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2781st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Naylani' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Naylani"
Pronunciation
/neɪˈlɑːni/
Origin
Hawaiian
Etymology
Naylani is derived from the Hawaiian words 'nani', meaning beautiful, and 'lani', meaning sky or heaven.
Meaning
beautiful heaven
Language Evolution
Nani, Lani, Naylani
Historical Usage
Naylani gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in Hawaiian culture and among those who appreciate unique and meaningful names.
Variants & Derivatives
Nai, Lani
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Naylani is viewed as a modern and exotic name, often associated with beauty and nature.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Naylani"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Naylani"
"Naylani" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9584th of 35406 | 169 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2781st of 30306 | 741 |
Regional Popularity of "Naylani" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Naylani" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
92.12% 4757th/5164 |
- |
78.60% 5866th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
59.36% 2365th/3984 |
45.89% 2059th/4487 |
39.97% 2727th/6822 |
45.43% 2851st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Naylani"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Naylani" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.