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GirlHawaiian#155 in 2025

Leilani

Leilani is a girls' name of Hawaiian origin meaning “heavenly flowers or royal child of heaven.” It ranked #155 in the United States in 2025.

pronunciation

lay-LAH-nee

meaning & origin

The name Leilani means “heavenly flowers or royal child of heaven.” It comes from the Hawaiian language tradition.

A traditional Hawaiian name combining 'lei' (garland of flowers) and 'lani' (heaven, sky, or royalty). Lei garlands are central to Hawaiian culture as symbols of love and respect.

popularity over time

#185
2020
#175
2021
#168
2022
#160
2023
#155
2024
YearRank
2024#155
2023#160
2022#168
2021#175
2020#185

Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset

famous people named Leilani

  • Leilani Munter (racing driver and activist)
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