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Neilani

♀ Girl

Pronounced nay-LAH-nee /neɪˈlɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: Styling in the -lani family (echoing Leilani, 'heavenly flowers/child') — Hawaiian lani, 'sky, heaven'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Heaven-toned and soft: Neilani rides the -lani sound — Hawaiian 'sky, heaven' — echoing Leilani. Tropical, melodic, and warm.
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Origin LowHawaiian, American
MeaningStyling in the -lani family (echoing Leilani, 'heavenly flowers/child') — Hawaiian lani, 'sky, heaven'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#3885 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births38 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 294

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520052025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Neilani is a styling in the -lani sound family, echoing Leilani — Hawaiian lani, 'sky, heaven' ('heavenly child/flowers'; routes layered, which we note). A melodic, tropical name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, heaven in echo, and tropical.

Did you know? Neilani brushes Leilani, 'heavenly flowers/child' — from Hawaiian lani, 'sky, heaven'; it's a soft, island-toned modern styling.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Leilani / lani — routes layered

Variations

LeilaniNailaniNeylani

Nicknames

Lani

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If you like Neilani…

Leilani— the name it echoes
Kailani— a fellow -lani name
Nalani— a companion -lani name
Kalani— another -lani favorite

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Neilani mean?

Neilani echoes Leilani and Hawaiian lani, 'sky, heaven'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Neilani?

It's said nay-LAH-nee /neɪˈlɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Neilani a boy or girl name?

Neilani is a girl's name.

How popular is Neilani?

Neilani is a rare name in the U.S.

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