Leilani
Hawaiian girl's name meaning “heavenly lei; royal child”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Hawaiian
- Meaning
- heavenly lei; royal child
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 7
- US rank (2023)
- #61
- Born in 2023
- 3,555
- Peak year
- 2023 (#61)
Meaning & origin
Leilani combines the Hawaiian lei ('lei; child') and lani ('heavenly, royal') — 'heavenly flowers' or 'royal child'.
Is Leilani a Hawaiian name?
Yes — Leilani is a Hawaiian name meaning "heavenly lei; royal child". Leilani combines the Hawaiian lei ('lei; child') and lani ('heavenly, royal') — 'heavenly flowers' or 'royal child'.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Leilani ranked #61 for girls. It has risen about 170 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 3,555 US girls were given the name Leilani.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #61 in 2023
“Unranked” means Leilani was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Leilani
Leilani is spelled L-E-I-L-A-N-I — 7 letters and 3 syllables.
Leilani: frequently asked questions
What does the name Leilani mean?
Leilani is a Hawaiian name meaning "heavenly lei; royal child". Leilani combines the Hawaiian lei ('lei; child') and lani ('heavenly, royal') — 'heavenly flowers' or 'royal child'.
Where does the name Leilani come from?
Leilani is of Hawaiian origin. Leilani combines the Hawaiian lei ('lei; child') and lani ('heavenly, royal') — 'heavenly flowers' or 'royal child'.
Is Leilani a boy or a girl name?
Leilani is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Leilani?
In 2023, 3,555 US girls were given the name Leilani.
Is Leilani a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Leilani ranked #61 for girls. It has risen about 170 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
How do you spell Leilani?
Leilani is spelled L-E-I-L-A-N-I — 7 letters.
How common is the name Leilani?
In 2023, 3,555 US girls were given the name Leilani. In the latest US data, Leilani ranked #61 for girls. It has risen about 170 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
Is Leilani a Hawaiian name?
Yes — Leilani is a Hawaiian name meaning "heavenly lei; royal child". Leilani combines the Hawaiian lei ('lei; child') and lani ('heavenly, royal') — 'heavenly flowers' or 'royal child'.
What does Leilani mean in Hawaiian?
In Hawaiian, Leilani means "heavenly lei; royal child". Leilani combines the Hawaiian lei ('lei; child') and lani ('heavenly, royal') — 'heavenly flowers' or 'royal child'.