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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

Meaning & origin

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

1993
#997
1998
#738
2003
#353
2008
#276
2013
#231
2018
#120
2023
#61
2024
#66

“Unranked” means Leilani was outside the US top 1,000 that year.

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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.

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