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Ylani

Female

« Ylani is an African Yoruba name meaning 'Mother's joy' or 'Rejoice', pronounced /iːˈlɑːni/. »

#63930 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Ylani is of African origin, specifically from the Yoruba culture, and its meaning is often attributed to be "Mother's joy" or "Rejoice." This unique and melodic first name is relatively uncommon in many cultures, making it distinctive for those who bear it. Spelled with a 'Y', it adds an extra touch of uniqueness compared to similar names spelled with an 'I'. Pronounced as /iːˈlɑːni/, the emphasis falls on the second syllable with the stress pattern being iː-LÁ-ni.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Ylani since 1880

Total births
5
Total since 1880
Peak year
2006
5 births
in 2006
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years