Calm heavens or quiet sky
Nialani is a modern Hawaiian-inspired name, likely a combination of the elements 'Nia' and 'Lani'. In Hawaiian, 'Lani' translates to 'heaven', 'sky', or 'royal', while 'Nia' can be associated with purpose or calmness. It follows the rhythmic pattern of traditional Hawaiian names while remaining a rare, contemporary choice.
Less common today
Nialani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,873 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
