Daylani vs Nyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daylani

Girl #2,596 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly day, sky-bright"

Origin: Hawaiian/English

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,596
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Day, Daya, Lani

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Daylani Rank #2,596
Nyx Rank #2,712

Daylani is more popular, ranked #2596 vs #2712 for Nyx.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daylani ___

  • Daylani Rose
  • Daylani Marie
  • Daylani Grace
  • Daylani Joy
  • Daylani Skye
  • Daylani Blue

Nyx ___

  • Nyx Aurora
  • Nyx Celeste
  • Nyx Luna
  • Nyx Soleil
  • Nyx Vivienne
  • Nyx Elara

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daylani or Nyx more popular?

Daylani is more popular, ranked #2596 compared to Nyx at #2712 in the United States.

What do Daylani and Nyx mean?

Daylani means "heavenly day, sky-bright" (Hawaiian/English origin). Nyx means "night, darkness" (Greek origin).

Are Daylani and Nyx boy or girl names?

Daylani is primarily a girl name. Nyx is primarily a girl name.

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