Girl · #2,516 in 2026

Neylani

Name: Popularity of the name Neylani in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Neylani, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#2,516

Peak Rank

#2,516 (2026)

Total Babies

311

5-Yr Trend

+341%

2015

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#2516

Peak Rank

311

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Neylani

Neylani first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2015, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 71 Neylanis were born — ranking #2,516 that year. As of 2026, Neylani ranks #2,516 for baby girls with 71 births, rising sharply (+341% over the past five years). In total, more than 311 Neylanis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Neylani

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

Neyland
Milani
Nylon
Nylons
Nilan
Nolana
Neylon
Nolina
Melanie
Milano
Maloney
Melony

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Neylani

What does the name Neylani mean?

Neylani is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2015. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Neylani in 2026?

In 2026, Neylani ranks #2,516 among girls' names in the U.S., with 71 babies given the name that year.

When was Neylani most popular?

Neylani reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #2,516 that year with 71 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Neylani a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Neylani?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Neylani include Mike, Valjean, Cathlyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Neylani

Neylani is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2015 and has accumulated 311 births in the dataset. Neylani's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #2,516. Use the chart and map above to compare Neylani's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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.