Nylani vs Ren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nylani

Girl #2,237 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly, sky princess"

Origin: Hawaiian (lani element)

Cultural Roots

American Hawaiian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,237
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lani, Ny

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Ren

Boy #1,147 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lotus, water lily"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,147
Total SSA Count
183
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Nylani Rank #2,237
Ren Rank #1,147

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 vs #2237 for Nylani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nylani ___

  • Nylani Rose
  • Nylani Grace
  • Nylani Marie
  • Nylani Jade
  • Nylani Simone
  • Nylani Faith

Ren ___

  • Ren Kai
  • Ren James
  • Ren Soren
  • Ren Elliot
  • Ren Arlo
  • Ren Oscar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nylani

Milani Kaelani Zara Kylin Noa

If you choose Ren

Kai Sora Yuki Hana Mio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nylani or Ren more popular?

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 compared to Nylani at #2237 in the United States.

What do Nylani and Ren mean?

Nylani means "heavenly, sky princess" (Hawaiian (lani element) origin). Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin).

Are Nylani and Ren boy or girl names?

Nylani is primarily a girl name. Ren is primarily a boy name.

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