How to say it
nay · LA · ni
naɪˈlɑː.ni
Feminine
Naylani
Heavenly, with a -lani ending
What it means
Naylani is a modern name whose -lani ending echoes Hawaiian names meaning 'heaven' or 'sky,' often read together as 'heavenly.'
Naylani is a modern, multicultural coinage rather than a traditional name with a fixed source. Its ending -lani comes from the Hawaiian element lani, 'heaven,' 'sky,' or 'royal,' which appears in names like Nalani and Nailani. The Nay- opening echoes the Arabic Naila, 'attainer' or 'gift,' so parents often read the whole as 'heavenly gift.' It is close to the genuinely Hawaiian Nailani but built more freely. Naylani entered the US top 1000 for the first time in 2025.
How to spell Naylani
The standard spelling is Naylani. Common variants include Nailani, Nalani, but Naylani is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #897 in 2025, currently #897 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
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- Pronunciation
nay-LAH-nee, three syllables.
Spelling variants
- Nailani
- Nalani
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Common questions
- What does the name Naylani mean?
- Naylani is a modern name whose -lani ending echoes Hawaiian names meaning 'heaven' or 'sky,' often read together as 'heavenly.'
- What does Naylani mean in Modern coinage?
- In Modern coinage, Naylani means "Heavenly, with a -lani ending." Naylani is a modern, multicultural coinage rather than a traditional name with a fixed source. Its ending -lani comes from the Hawaiian element lani, 'heaven,' 'sky,' or 'royal,' which appears in names like Nalani and Nailani. The Nay- opening echoes the Arabic Naila, 'attainer' or 'gift,' so parents often read the whole as 'heavenly gift.' It is close to the genuinely Hawaiian Nailani but built more freely. Naylani entered the US top 1000 for the first time in 2025.
- How do you pronounce Naylani?
- Naylani is pronounced naɪˈlɑː.ni. Say it as nay-LA-ni, with the stress on the "la" syllable.
- How do you spell Naylani?
- The standard spelling is Naylani. Common spelling variants include Nailani, Nalani.
- Is Naylani a boy or girl name?
- Naylani is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Naylani?
- Naylani ranked #897 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.