Zailani Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: zye-LAH-nee //zaɪˈlɑːni//
Origin: Hawaiian; Arabic
Meaning: sea and sky; one who is exalted
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hawaiian culture, Zailani is associated with the elements of nature, reflecting the beauty of the sea and sky. The name embodies a connection to the ocean, which is significant in Hawaiian traditions.
In Arabic, the name suggests a sense of elevation or exaltation, often linked to spiritual or noble qualities. Both cultures emphasize the importance of nature and spirituality in their naming practices.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zailani was first seen in the United States in 2020.
Zailani has ranked as high as #1342 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Zailani has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Zailani is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Zailani was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Zailani
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Zailani.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2020 | 11 |