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Leylani

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Pronounced lay-LAH-nee /leɪˈlɑː.ni/High

Meaning: Variant of Leilani, from Hawaiian lei meaning garland or flower wreath and lani meaning sky, heaven, or royalty, giving the full meaning heavenly garland or child of heavenHigh

In 30 seconds: Leylani is a beautiful variant of the Hawaiian Leilani meaning heavenly flower. Evocative of tropical blooms and Pacific royalty, it has a lyrical three-syllable grace that has made Hawaiian names increasingly beloved.
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Origin HighHawaiian
MeaningVariant of Leilani, from Hawaiian lei meaning garland or flower wreath and lani meaning sky, heaven, or royalty, giving the full meaning heavenly garland or child of heaven
U.S. rank (2025)#971 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births263 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,614

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519992025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Leilani combines the Hawaiian lei (flower garland) and lani (sky, heaven, royalty), creating a name with deep cultural and spiritual resonance in Native Hawaiian tradition. The variant Leylani is a phonetic anglicization.

Hawaiian names have gained broad appeal across the United States beyond Hawaii, appreciated for their melodic sound, positive nature-connected meanings, and the warmth of aloha culture. Leylani and Leilani both appear on U.S. charts.

Did you know? Leilani is consistently one of the most popular names in Hawaii, where it reflects the Hawaiian concept of aloha spirit. The word lei, a garland of flowers, is central to Hawaiian greeting and ceremony and symbolizes love, respect, and welcome.
Overall data confidence 91%
Behind the Name — Leilani — Hawaiian etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

LeilaniLaylaniLeylanee

Nicknames

LeiLaniLeyla

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If you like Leylani…

Leilani— direct variant sharing the heavenly flower meaning and Hawaiian origin
Kalani— same Hawaiian lani (heaven) element and lyrical three-syllable form
Alani— shares the Hawaiian name tradition and soft three-syllable musical quality
Mahina— same Hawaiian cultural origin and gentle celestial meaning

Frequently Asked

What does the name Leylani mean?

Leylani means heavenly flower or heavenly garland, from Hawaiian lei (flower garland) and lani (sky, heaven, royalty).

How do you pronounce Leylani?

It is said lay-LAH-nee, with three syllables and stress on the second.

Is Leylani the same as Leilani?

Leylani is a variant spelling of Leilani with the same Hawaiian origin, meaning, and pronunciation.

Is Leylani a Hawaiian name?

Yes, Leylani is a variant of the Hawaiian name Leilani, meaning heavenly flower.