Nalani
2 countries#414 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nalani was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
7,954 births recorded 1946–2025 · currently #414 · peaked in 2025 with 754 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
80 births recorded 2001–2021 · currently #2711 · peaked in 2018 with 9 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
80 births recorded 2001–2021 · peaked in 2018 with 9 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nalani’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1581 | — |
| 2007 | #1326 | ↑255 |
| 2008 | #1642 | ↓316 |
| 2009 | #1469 | ↑173 |
| 2010 | #1153 | ↑316 |
| 2011 | #1204 | ↓51 |
| 2012 | #1111 | ↑93 |
| 2013 | #1281 | ↓170 |
| 2014 | #1387 | ↓106 |
| 2015 | #1280 | ↑107 |
| 2016 | #987 | ↑293 |
| 2017 | #813 | ↑174 |
| 2018 | #706 | ↑107 |
| 2019 | #640 | ↑66 |
| 2020 | #593 | ↑47 |
| 2021 | #595 | ↓2 |
| 2022 | #554 | ↑41 |
| 2023 | #591 | ↓37 |
| 2024 | #530 | ↑61 |
| 2025 | #414 | ↑116 |
Frequently asked questions about Nalani
Is Nalani a popular name?
Yes — Nalani currently ranks #414 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nalani more common for boys or girls?
Nalani is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nalani most popular?
Nalani peaked in 2025 in United States, with 754 recorded births that year.
Is Nalani rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nalani’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3994 in 1946 to #414 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nalani?
At least 8,034 babies have been recorded with the name Nalani across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Nalani popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nalani appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Nalani?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nalani include Alayah, Laila, Finley, Holly.
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