Nialani
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nialani first appeared in US Social Security records in 2007.
Over 68 babies have been named Nialani in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nialani is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #6,744 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #6,744
- Total SSA Count
- 17
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About the Name Nialani
Nialani is a girl name .
Nialani is currently ranked #6,744 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nialani include Nia, Nial, Nialy, Nialie, Ani, Aniy, Aniie, Niy, Niie, and Niakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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