Neylani
A feminine name derived from Native American languages, meaning "beautiful flower".
Name Census estimates that about 175 living Americans carry the first name Neylani. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Neylani today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Neylani births was 2024 (67 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Neylani. 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
175
~ 1 in 1,958,596 Americans
Peak year
2024
67 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,619
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Neylani: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Neylani from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 152 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
Neylani 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 Neylani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Neylanis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Illinois recorded the most babies named Neylani, while Illinois, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Neylani
The name Neylani is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not have a clear linguistic or cultural origin, as it appears to be a creative combination of different elements rather than being derived from a specific language or tradition.
One possible interpretation is that the name Neylani is a blend of the English name "Neylan" and the Hawaiian suffix "-ni," which is often used in Hawaiian names to indicate a diminutive or affectionate form. However, this is speculative, as the name does not have a documented history or meaning.
Due to its recent invention and lack of historical records, there are no ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical references that directly mention the name Neylani. Similarly, there are no well-known historical figures who bore this name in the past.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Neylani are likely from birth records or personal accounts from the late 20th or early 21st century. However, as a relatively new and uncommon name, there are no widely recognized famous individuals with this first name throughout history.
It is worth noting that while the name Neylani may not have a rich historical background, it can still hold personal significance and meaning for those who choose to use it. Names, whether traditional or modern, can serve as a reflection of identity, cultural influences, and personal preferences.
People
Neylani + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Neylani as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Neylani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Neylani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 175 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Neylani 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 1,958,596 US residents.
Is Neylani a common name?
We classify Neylani as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 176 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Neylani most popular?
The single biggest year for Neylani was 2024, when 67 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Neylani is about 4 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 Neylani in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Neylani a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Neylani 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 Neylani still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Neylani 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 Neylani 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 share the name Neylani?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.