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Tailani

♀ Girl

Pronounced ty-LAH-nee /taɪˈlɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: Tailani reads as a modern coinage in the popular -lani family (Hawaiian 'lani', heaven; sky; royal), paired with a Tai-/Ty- opening. The exact route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A flowing, airy name: Tailani rides the -lani (heaven; sky) sound (said 'ty-LAH-nee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowHawaiian, English
MeaningTailani reads as a modern coinage in the popular -lani family (Hawaiian 'lani', heaven; sky; royal), paired with a Tai-/Ty- opening. The exact route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#7452 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 46

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520202025

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

As a girl's name Tailani reads as a modern coinage in the -lani family (Hawaiian 'lani', heaven; sky), with a Tai-/Ty- opening. The route is uncertain, which we note. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as airy and lyrical (said 'ty-LAH-nee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, airy, and lyrical.

Did you know? Tailani chimes with the Hawaiian element 'lani' ('heaven; sky') seen in names like Leilani, here as a modern coinage whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'ty-LAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Tailani — -lani coinage; routes uncertain

Variations

TaelaniTylaniTailany

Nicknames

TaiLani

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Leilani— a like -lani heaven name
Kailani— a like sky-rooted pick
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tailani mean?

Tailani reads as a coinage in the -lani (Hawaiian 'heaven; sky') family; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Tailani?

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

Is Tailani a boy or girl name?

Tailani is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Tailani?

Tailani is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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