Nailani
Meaning of Nailani
Nailani is a warm-hearted Hawaiian name that literally means “the heavens” or “sky,” and it carries with it the promise of boundless possibility. With its gentle, three-syllable melody—ny-LAH-nee—this name feels like a whisper of sunrise across swaying palm fronds. In recent years, Nailani has been steadily climbing the charts in the United States, breaking into the top 900 for baby girls in 2024, as more families are drawn to its bright, uplifting spirit. Picture your little girl growing up under an endless blue dome, her name a constant reminder to reach for the stars and keep her dreams aloft. Playful and poetic, Nailani blends cultural depth with a breezy, Anglo-American charm—perfect for parents who want their daughter’s name to soar as high as her imagination.
Pronunciation
Hawaiian
- Pronunced as ny-LAH-nee (/niːˈlɑni/)
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