Nilani vs Reena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nilani

Girl #5,858 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sapphire; dark blue"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Tamil Sinhala South Asian Sri Lankan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,858
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nila, Lani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Reena

Girl #5,763 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"joyful song, joy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew South Asian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,763
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ree

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Nilani Rank #5,858
Reena Rank #5,763

Reena is more popular, ranked #5763 vs #5858 for Nilani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nilani ___

  • Nilani Priya
  • Nilani Devi
  • Nilani Maya
  • Nilani Rose
  • Nilani Grace
  • Nilani Ananya

Reena ___

  • Reena Marie
  • Reena Grace
  • Reena Ann
  • Reena Priya
  • Reena Noor
  • Reena Jasmine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nilani

Kavya Arjun Priya Rohan Ananya

If you choose Reena

Priya Meera Neha Arjun Rohan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nilani or Reena more popular?

Reena is more popular, ranked #5763 compared to Nilani at #5858 in the United States.

What do Nilani and Reena mean?

Nilani means "sapphire; dark blue" (Sanskrit origin). Reena means "joyful song, joy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nilani and Reena boy or girl names?

Nilani is primarily a girl name. Reena is primarily a girl name.

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