Deylani
A girl's name of Spanish origin with 157 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Deylani reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 2010s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.
The open, approachable quality of its ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression — gives it a distinctive rhythm that pairs well with shorter middle names or surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Deylani ranks #5648 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Deylani is a girl's baby name of modern Spanish origin, a creative name popular in Puerto Rico and among Caribbean Spanish communities. Its flowing sound blends the elegance of Leilani with a distinctive Spanish opening, creating something wholly original with a tropical, melodic feel.
EtymologyShow more
Deylani appeared in SSA records in 2010, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Spanish roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 157 recorded births, Deylani has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Deylani has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2010.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 98 | #6665 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 59 | #13575 | — |
The Story of Deylani
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Deylani is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Deylani are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Deylani?
Only about 1 in every 163,636 babies born in 2024 was named Deylani — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2010, peaked in the 2020s with 98 births that decade.
Deylani by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 2010–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22 | #5648 |
| 2023 | 32 | #4385 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6042 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8148 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9100 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8721 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10788 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13072 |
| 2016 | 6 | #14814 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11138 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15081 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17252 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17735 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2010–2024