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Taylani

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Pronounced tay-LAH-nee /teɪˈlɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: A modern name joining a Tay- opening (echoing Taylor) with the -lani ending ('heaven, royal', Hawaiian); no single fixed root; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Soft and modern: Taylani joins a Tay- opening to a -lani ending. A lyrical coinage, sweet and warm (said 'tay-LAH-nee').
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Origin LowAmerican, Hawaiian
MeaningA modern name joining a Tay- opening (echoing Taylor) with the -lani ending ('heaven, royal', Hawaiian); no single fixed root; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#5922 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 131

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320112024

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

Taylani is a modern name joining a Tay- opening — echoing Taylor — with the popular -lani ending, from Hawaiian lani, 'heaven, sky, royal' (echoing Leilani, Kalani; routes layered, which we flag). A soft, lyrical, modern name (said 'tay-LAH-nee'; nickname Lani).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, heavenly in echo, and lyrical.

Did you know? Taylani brushes Taylor and the Hawaiian -lani names ('heaven, royal') — a soft, lyrical modern coinage (said 'tay-LAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 42%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

TaylanieTalaniTaelani

Nicknames

Lani

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If you like Taylani…

Leilani— a fellow -lani girls' name
Kalani— a companion -lani name
Taylor— the Tay- it echoes
Talani— a fellow -lani girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Taylani mean?

Taylani joins a Tay- opening (echoing Taylor) with -lani ('heavenly'); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Taylani?

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

Is Taylani a boy or girl name?

Taylani is a girl's name.

How popular is Taylani?

Taylani is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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