Baby Name Popularity Profile

Nalani

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Nalani.

✦ The heavens 🌍 Other nature
National Rank (2025) #414
All-Time Peak Rank #414 Achieved 2025
Total U.S. Births 7,954 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1946 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2020s 754 births in 2025
💡 The Nalani Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning The heavens
Language Origin Other
Origin Type uncertain
Derived from Hawaiian elements 'na' (the) and 'lani' (sky, heaven).
Common Nicknames
Lani Nala
Pronunciation: nah-LAH-nee
Themes & Categories
nature
Etymology confidence: Medium · Under review

📖 The Story Behind Nalani

According to SSA data, Nalani achieved its highest historical rank of #414 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 754 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 296.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 65 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Nalani across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Rising
10-Year Shift +296.8% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 754 births in 2025
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 1 yrs
Registry Streak 65 yrs
Historical Volatility Stable Profile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 15
1950s: 53
1960s: 59
1970s: 125
1980s: 157
1990s: 319
2000s: 1,199
2010s: 2,646
2020s: 3,381

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Na-la-ni
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with N, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Hawaii
Top States Hawaii, Nevada, Florida, Arizona, Georgia
States with Data 36
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Hawaii #155 225 2001 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #490 69 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #381 572 2024 +16.7% Growth
Arizona #508 159 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #262 350 2022 Insufficient historical volume
California #514 1,059 2022 +51.2% Growth
Texas #370 723 2025 +45.3% Growth
North Carolina #244 263 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #296 131 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #481 184 2019 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #239 110 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #688 88 2021 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #399 182 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #321 283 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New York #448 439 2025 +18.2% Growth
Louisiana #387 98 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #440 121 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #476 101 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #286 251 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #307 62 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #412 198 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #312 78 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #663 67 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #325 152 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #450 68 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #443 33 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #555 71 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #644 52 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #895 44 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #429 18 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #834 23 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #606 12 2024 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 7 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Utah Unranked 10 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 12 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #655 15 2019 Insufficient historical volume

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