Heavenly heavens or quiet skies
Nailani is a modern Hawaiian-inspired name, likely a variation of Noelani or a combination of the elements 'lani' (heaven, sky) and 'nai' (quiet or calm). It reflects the serene beauty of the Pacific islands and the celestial importance of the sky in Hawaiian culture.
Less common today
Nailani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,580 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).