Baby Name Popularity Profile

Naylani

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

✦ Heavenly dolphin 🌍 Other modern nature
National Rank (2025) #897
All-Time Peak Rank #897 Achieved 2025
Total U.S. Births 1,206 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 2002 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2020s 296 births in 2025
💡 The Naylani Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Heavenly dolphin
Language Origin Other
Origin Type single
A modern American coinage, likely inspired by Hawaiian elements 'nai'a' (dolphin) and 'lani' (heaven, sky).
Common Nicknames
Nayla Lani
Alternative Spellings
Nailani
Pronunciation: nay-LAH-nee
Themes & Categories
modern nature
Etymology confidence: Medium · Under review

📖 The Story Behind Naylani

According to SSA data, Naylani achieved its highest historical rank of #897 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 296 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 1187.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 24 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Naylani across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Rising
10-Year Shift +1187.0% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 296 births in 2025
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 0 yrs
Registry Streak 24 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: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 0
1980s: 0
1990s: 0
2000s: 84
2010s: 326
2020s: 796

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Nay-a-ni
Letter Count 7 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 54.1% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 54.1% 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 Florida
Top States Florida, California, Arizona, Texas, New Jersey
States with Data 20
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Florida #647 79 2025 Insufficient historical volume
California #810 123 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #668 15 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #977 91 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #760 28 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #738 25 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #906 42 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New York #1216 63 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #495 11 2025 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #675 20 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #607 6 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #854 35 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #889 10 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #874 6 2025 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #671 7 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #880 7 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #911 8 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #1393 16 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #958 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts Unranked 5 2022 Insufficient historical volume

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