girl name
Nalani
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#414 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Nalani in the US, 1880–2025
Nalani first appears in US records in 1946. It peaked in 2025, when 754 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 754.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Nalani popular?
Near its peak Nalani is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 3,381 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,646 | |
| 2000s | 1,199 | |
| 1990s | 319 | |
| 1980s | 157 | |
| 1970s | 125 | |
| 1960s | 59 | |
| 1950s | 53 | |
| 1940s | 15 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nalani a boy or a girl name?
Nalani is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Nalani a popular name right now?
Nalani is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Nalani?
In 2025, Nalani ranked #414 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Nalani most popular?
Nalani was most popular in 2025, when about 754 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.