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2005

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#3907

Peak Rank

329

Total Count

21

Years Active

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## The Story of Neilani

American parents first put Neilani on the record books as a baby girl name in 2005, with 6 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 38 Neilanis were born — ranking #3,907 that year. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 55% of all recorded Neilanis. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #3,907 among baby girl names with 38 births, rising sharply (+115% over the past five years). In total, more than 329 Neilanis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Neilani

Phonetically similar names — useful when Neilani is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Nylon](/nylon)
* Nylons
* [Milani](/milani)
* [Nyland](/nyland)
* Nylund
* [Nilan](/nilan)
* Niland
* [Nolana](/nolana)
* Nolina
* [Melanie](/melanie)
* [Milano](/milano)
* Maloney

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Neilani

What does the name Neilani mean?

Neilani is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Neilani in 2026?

In 2026, Neilani ranks #3,907 among girls' names in the U.S., with 38 babies given the name that year.

When was Neilani most popular?

Neilani reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #3,907 that year with 38 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Neilani most popular?

Neilani has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Neilani.

Is Neilani a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Neilani is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Neilani?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Neilani include Enaya, Rainn, Maebry. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧EnayaPeak #3907](/enaya)[👧RainnPeak #3907](/rainn)[👧MaebryPeak #3907](/maebry)[👧JerseiPeak #3907](/jersei)[👧OaklynnePeak #3907](/oaklynne)[👧AdalethPeak #3907](/adaleth)[👧NizaralyPeak #3907](/nizaraly)[👧MaylynnPeak #3905](/maylynn)

## About the name Neilani 

Neilani is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 329 births in the dataset. Neilani's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #3,907\. Use the chart and map above to compare Neilani's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Names of the 2020s → ](/decade/2020s)
* [ Names starting with "N" → ](/letter/n)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.