Leilani: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced lay-LAH-nee · 3 syllables
Leilani means “heavenly flowers; royal child”, from Polynesian.
Borrowed from Hawaiian Leilani.
- Meaning
- heavenly flowers; royal child
- Origin
- Polynesian
- Pronunciation
- lay-LAH-nee
- US rank (2025)
- #60
- US babies a year
- about 3,614 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Leilani?
Leilani was the #60 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,792 babies. It’s rising: up 142% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #60 |
| England & Wales | #643 |
| Canada | #963 |
| Australia | #239 |
How old are people named Leilani?
Half of US adults named Leilani are older than 25; most are between 18 and 70. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Leilani
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Leilani have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Taurus
- Kona
- Meilani
Names like Leilani
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Questions about Leilani
What does the name Leilani mean?
Leilani means “heavenly flowers; royal child”. It comes from Polynesian.
How do you pronounce Leilani?
Leilani is pronounced lay-LAH-nee.
How popular is the name Leilani?
Leilani was the #60 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,792 babies. It’s rising: up 142% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Leilani?
Half of US adults named Leilani are older than 25. Most are between 18 and 70.