Girl · #6,613 in 2026

Nialani

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

Current Rank

#6,613

Peak Rank

#6,613 (2024)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2007

First Year

2024

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#6613

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nialani

Nialani first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2007, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 17 Nialanis were born — ranking #6,613 that year. As of 2026, Nialani ranks #6,613 for baby girls with 17 births, with steady use. In total, more than 68 Nialanis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nialani

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

Milani
Nilan
Nicoline
Nicolini
Milano
Maloney
Moloney
Mullaney
Mullany
Melanie
Nylon
Melony

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nialani

What does the name Nialani mean?

Nialani is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nialani in 2026?

In 2026, Nialani ranks #6,613 among girls' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.

When was Nialani most popular?

Nialani reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #6,613 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Nialani a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nialani?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nialani include Elsey, Hadja, Ivi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nialani

Nialani is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 68 births in the dataset. Nialani's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #6,613. Use the chart and map above to compare Nialani'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.