Nailani Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationNIGH-lah-nee / /naɪˈlɑːni/Hawaiian; English
Meaning
Heavenly mist (Hawaiian); variant of Nala (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hawaiian culture, Nailani reflects the beauty of nature, often associated with the mist that envelops the mountains. The name also has ties to English origins, where it can be seen as a variant of Nala, which has roots in African languages meaning 'successful' or 'beloved'.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Nailani
- Nailaniyah
International Variants
- Nala (Swahili)
- Naila (Arabic)
Famous people named Nailani
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Fictional characters named Nailani
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nailani was first seen in the United States in 2006. Nailani has ranked as high as #1305 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Florida, Texas, New York, and Maryland. In the past 5 years the name Nailani has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nailani (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 8 | |
| FL | 6 | |
| MD | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2021 | 45 |
| 2022 | 41 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 55 |