Leilani
Leilani is a girls' name of Hawaiian origin meaning “heavenly flowers or royal child of heaven.” It ranked #60 in the United States in 2025. A traditional Hawaiian name combining 'lei' (garland of flowers) and 'lani' (heaven, sky, or royalty).
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how do you pronounce Leilani?
lay-LAH-nee
where does the name Leilani come from?
A Hawaiian compound of lei, a garland of flowers, and lani, sky, heaven or royalty: heavenly lei or royal child. Lani carries both the celestial and the regal sense at once.
Lei garlands are central to Hawaiian culture as symbols of love and respect.
how popular is this name?
Leilani has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 59 years since 1937, and fell outside it for 30. It peaked at #59 in 2022, and ranked #60 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #60 |
| 2024 | #66 |
| 2023 | #61 |
| 2022 | #59 |
| 2021 | #68 |
| 2020 | #92 |
| 2019 | #107 |
| 2018 | #120 |
| 2017 | #129 |
| 2016 | #159 |
| 2010 | #267 |
| 2000 | #521 |
| 1980 | #743 |
| 1970 | #997 |
| 1940 | #752 |
| 1937 | #752 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Leilani fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Leilani
The lei is central to Hawaiian custom rather than ornamental, given at arrivals, departures and formal occasions. Because lani also denotes royalty, the name reads as both heavenly garland and royal child depending on which sense of the second element is foregrounded.
what are the nicknames and variants of Leilani?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Leilani?
- Leilani Munter (racing driver and activist)
what names are similar to Leilani?
what names go well with Leilani?
Sibling names that share Leilani's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Leilani
What does the name Leilani mean?
Leilani means “heavenly flowers or royal child of heaven”.
What is the origin of the name Leilani?
Leilani comes from the Hawaiian naming tradition. Related forms include Leialoha and Lelani.
How popular is the name Leilani?
Leilani ranked #60 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2022, at #59, and it has spent 59 years in the top 1,000 since 1937.
Is Leilani a boy or girl name?
Leilani is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Leilani?
Leilani is pronounced lay-LAH-nee, with 3 syllables.
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