Heavenly cloud or sky
Neilani is a modern variation of the Hawaiian name Nalani. It combines the elements 'lani', meaning sky or heaven, with a prefix often interpreted as 'cloud', though it is frequently chosen for its melodic sound and similarity to names like Keilani.
Less common today
Neilani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,891 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
