What is the origin of the name Neylani?

Neylani is a name of Hawaiian origin.

How popular is the name Neylani?

Neylani is currently ranked #2619 in the United States and is new in popularity.

How do you pronounce Neylani?

Neylani is pronounced nay-LAH-nee.

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GirlHawaiian

Neylani

nay-LAH-nee

Popularity

#2619

new

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hawaiian

Total Births

176

Peak Year

#67 in 2024

First Recorded

2015

Style

Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

This name is believed to have Hawaiian origins, possibly derived from 'Ney' (a variant of Neil, meaning 'cloud' or 'champion') and 'lani' meaning 'sky' or 'heaven.'

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Neyla Lani

Spelling Variations

Neylani Naylani

Similar Names

Leilani Kaiya Mahina Alani

Personality Traits

celestialgracefulserenebeautiful

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Meaning

Meaning 'heavenly flowers' or 'royal child of heaven,' Leilani is derived from the Hawaiian words 'lei' (flowers, garland) and 'lani' (heaven, sky, royal).

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Rank #66

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