Nylani Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Swahili
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Nylani means 'purpose' or 'aim' in Swahili.
Meaning of the Name Nylani
Nylani is a name with origins in the Swahili language. It is derived from the word 'nyla' which means 'purpose' or 'aim'. The name Nylani represents someone who is determined and focused, with a clear direction in life. It carries a sense of purpose and ambition.
Popularity of the Name Nylani
The popularity for the name Nylani peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 75 births, which ranked number 4,413 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Nylani had the most female births in 2022 with 75, which ranked number 2,412 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Nylani has increased sharply over the last ten years from 10 births to 75 births, an increase of 650.00%. Among females, Nylani has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 75 births, an increase of 650.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Nylani
- 10 Year Trend of Nylani: 650.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Nylani: 650.00%
Popularity of Nylani by State
Among females, Nylani was most popular in Western states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 7 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Nylani. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1044 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 2577 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1678 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1394 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Nylani
- Total Births of Nylani: 92 (22.32%)
- Female Births of Nylani: 92 (22.32%)
Given the upward trend of Nylani over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 22.32% increase in total births, for a total of 92 births in 2024. For Females, births for Nylani have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 92 female births in 2024, an increase of 22.32%.