Girl · #5,322 in 2026

Nilani

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

Current Rank

#5,322

Peak Rank

#4,361 (2023)

Total Babies

262

5-Yr Trend

+24%

2010

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#4361

Peak Rank

262

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nilani

American parents first put Nilani on the record books as a baby girl name in 2010, with 6 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 32 Nilanis were born — ranking #4,361 that year. About 64% of every Nilani on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Nilani ranks #5,322 for baby girls with 24 births, rising sharply (+24% over the past five years). All told, over 262 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2010s to 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 Nilani

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nilani 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
Niani
Niland
Gilani
Pilani
Kilani
Maloney
Moloney
Mullaney
Mullany
Melanie

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nilani

What does the name Nilani mean?

Nilani is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2010. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nilani in 2026?

In 2026, Nilani ranks #5,322 among girls' names in the U.S., with 24 babies given the name that year.

When was Nilani most popular?

Nilani reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #4,361 that year with 32 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Nilani a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nilani?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nilani include Roderick, Quentina, Grizelda. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nilani

Nilani is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 262 births in the dataset. Nilani's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #4,361. Use the chart and map above to compare Nilani'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.