Taylani
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly Arabic or Turkish.
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the first name Taylani. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Taylani today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taylani births was 2023 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taylani. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
130
~ 1 in 2,636,572 Americans
Peak year
2023
23 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,922
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Taylani: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taylani from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 89 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taylani by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Taylani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Taylanis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Taylani, while Pennsylvania, Texas, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 6 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Taylani
The name Taylani is a relatively modern invention that does not have a deep historical lineage or clear etymology. It appears to be a combination of the English name Taylor, derived from the occupational surname meaning "tailor," and a suffix "-ani" that is likely inspired by names of South Asian origin, such as Tanjani or Samani.
While the name Taylor has its roots in medieval England and can be traced back to the 13th century, the name Taylani does not seem to have any recorded usage until recent times. There are no known references to this name in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from various cultures and civilizations.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Taylani are likely from the late 20th or early 21st century, as it gained popularity as a unique and cross-cultural name choice. However, due to its relatively recent emergence, there are no notable historical figures specifically associated with this name.
It is possible that the name Taylani may have been chosen by parents seeking a distinctive and multicultural name for their child, blending elements from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. However, without a clear historical lineage, the specific origins and meaning of this name remain somewhat ambiguous.
While the name Taylani does not have a long-standing historical tradition, it represents the trend of creating new names by combining elements from different sources, reflecting the diversity and blending of cultures in modern times. As a relatively new name, its future usage and potential associations will be shaped by those who bear it in the years to come.
People
Taylani + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taylani as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Taylani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taylani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 130 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taylani going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,636,572 US residents.
Is Taylani a common name?
We classify Taylani as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 131 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taylani most popular?
The single biggest year for Taylani was 2023, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taylani is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Taylani a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taylani in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.