Feminine dossier · first seen 2009
Nelani
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2020
Peak births
27
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Nelani
How many people are named Nelani?
An estimated 207 living Americans are named Nelani.
How rare is Nelani?
Nelani is very rare among babies today, with 26 girls receiving the name in 2025.
How old is the typical Nelani?
The median age of a living American named Nelani is approximately 6 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 10 years old.
Is Nelani still popular?
Yes — Nelani is currently rising in popularity, with 26 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 3.4× higher than the previous decade.
2009Peak 20202025
Peak year
2020
Decline from peak
3.7%
2025
26
All-time
209