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Zailani

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Pronounced zy-LAH-nee /zaɪˈlɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: A modern coined name, likely joining Zaila with the popular -lani ending (Hawaiian, 'heaven'); no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern coinage: Zailani joins Zaila with -lani. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'zy-LAH-nee').
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern coined name, likely joining Zaila with the popular -lani ending (Hawaiian, 'heaven'); no single fixed root; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#6604 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 63

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420202024

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

Zailani is a modern coined name, with no single fixed root — likely joining Zaila with the fashionable -lani ending, from Hawaiian lani, 'heaven, sky' (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'zy-LAH-nee'; nickname Zai).

It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zailani is a modern coined name, likely joining Zaila with the popular -lani ending (Hawaiian, 'heaven') — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'zy-LAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 32%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

ZaylaniZailanyZalani

Nicknames

Zai

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If you like Zailani…

Zalani— a fellow -lani coined girls' name
Zaila— a name it builds on
Leilani— a sound-neighbor -lani girls' name
Kailani— another -lani girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zailani mean?

Zailani is a modern coined name joining Zaila with -lani ('heaven'); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Zailani?

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

Is Zailani a boy or girl name?

Zailani is a girl's name.

How popular is Zailani?

Zailani is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.

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