Nelani Name Popularity and Statistics
Nelani is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Nelani?
Nelani is spelled N-E-L-A-N-I. The name has 6 letters.
Nelani Popularity in 2025
Rank#4,987
Recorded Births26
- Girls usage rose 313 places to #4,987 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Nelani Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2009 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 26 | #4,987 |
| 2024 | Girls | 24 | #5,300 |
| 2023 | Girls | 16 | #6,922 |
| 2022 | Girls | 13 | #8,032 |
| 2021 | Girls | 13 | #8,024 |
| 2020 | Girls | 27 | #4,757 |
| 2019 | Girls | 16 | #7,025 |
| 2018 | Girls | 16 | #7,100 |
| 2016 | Girls | 11 | #9,411 |
| 2015 | Girls | 10 | #10,148 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5 | #16,513 |
| 2013 | Girls | 6 | #14,582 |
| 2012 | Girls | 10 | #10,429 |
| 2011 | Girls | 6 | #14,824 |
| 2010 | Girls | 5 | #16,992 |
| 2009 | Girls | 5 | #17,294 |
When Was Nelani Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2020 · Girls
27 recorded births
National rank #4,757
2025 · Girls
26 recorded births
National rank #4,987
2024 · Girls
24 recorded births
National rank #5,300
2023 · Girls
16 recorded births
National rank #6,922