Mylani
A feminine name of American origin, a blend of Mya and Lani.
Name Census estimates that about 434 living Americans carry the first name Mylani. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mylani today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mylani births was 2022 (51 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mylani. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
434
~ 1 in 789,757 Americans
Peak year
2022
51 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,423
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Mylani: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mylani from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 220 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mylani by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mylani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mylanis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. California, Florida, Texas recorded the most babies named Mylani, while Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mylani
The name Mylani is believed to have its origins in the Hawaiian language and culture. It is a relatively modern name, emerging in the late 20th century. The name is thought to be a combination of the Hawaiian words "myli" meaning "beloved" and "lani" meaning "heaven" or "sky", suggesting a meaning of "beloved from heaven" or "beloved of the heavens".
While the name itself does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components "myli" and "lani" have deep roots in Hawaiian tradition and mythology. The concept of "lani" as the heavens or celestial realm played a significant role in Hawaiian cosmology and spirituality.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Mylani are relatively recent, with no known examples from before the mid-20th century. However, over the past few decades, the name has gained popularity, particularly in Hawaii and among those with Hawaiian heritage.
Notable individuals who have borne the name Mylani throughout history include:
1. Mylani Agbayani (born 1978), a Hawaiian actress and model known for her roles in television shows like "Hawaii Five-0" and "Magnum P.I.".
2. Mylani Ingram (born 1987), an American fashion model and entrepreneur, best known for her work with various swimwear and lingerie brands.
3. Mylani Masao (born 1992), a Hawaiian professional surfer and multiple-time winner of the World Surf League Championship Tour events.
4. Mylani Kauahi (born 1985), a Hawaiian activist and community organizer, known for her work in preserving indigenous Hawaiian culture and advocating for environmental protection.
5. Mylani Kalani (born 1978), a Hawaiian singer-songwriter and musician, whose music blends traditional Hawaiian melodies with contemporary genres.
While the name Mylani is relatively new, its roots in the Hawaiian language and culture give it a rich cultural significance, reflecting the beauty and spirituality associated with the Hawaiian islands and traditions.
People
Mylani + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mylani as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mylani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mylani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 434 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mylani going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 789,757 US residents.
Is Mylani a common name?
We classify Mylani as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 437 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mylani most popular?
The single biggest year for Mylani was 2022, when 51 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mylani is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mylani in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mylani a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mylani in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Mylani still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mylani in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mylani can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Mylani?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.