Nylani sits next to 4 phonetic neighbors — Lani, Nylah, and Milani are the closest matches by sound. Most share Nylani's Hawaiian cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
You searched for names like
"heavenly, sky princess"
"orange tree, orange blossom"
"fame, renown, honor"
"descendant of Raighne (Irish clan)"
"Mae (beloved/pearl) + Lee (meadow)"
"hazel tree woodland clearing"
"brilliance; splendor"
"a days travel, trip"
"fairy queen, diminutive of Tatiana"
"heavenly, divine"
"lake or waterfall + meadow clearing"
"God is my oath"
"spiritual ecstasy"
"unbranded calf, one who doesn't follow the herd"
"light, bright"
"water"
"God is gracious"
"creative American coinage"
"beautiful"
"beautiful, fine, delicate"
Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Nylani — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have Hawaiian (lani element) origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Nylani.
Rhythm: Nylani is a 3-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.