Heavenly sky
Nelani is a modern variation of the Hawaiian name Noelani. It is composed of the elements 'lani', meaning sky or heaven, and a prefix often associated with mist or beauty. It carries a serene, celestial connotation common in Pacific Island nomenclature.
Less common today
Nelani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,865 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
