Hawaiian Girl Names That Mean the Sky
Hawaiian girl names that mean the sky lean on one small syllable, lani, which shows up in eleven of the names on this list, from <a href="/baby-names/leilani/">Leilani</a> to <a href="/baby-names/kalani/">Kalani</a>.
Names223
OriginHawaiian
Meaningthe Sky
GenderGirl
In Hawaiian, lani means heaven or sky, and it turns up again and again in names families choose today. Leilani pairs it with lei, the flower garland, for 'heavenly flower,' while Kalani and Nalani use it more directly for 'the heavens.'
Others pair lani with kai, the sea, so the meaning stretches to where ocean meets horizon — Kaylani, Kailani, and Keilani all read as 'sea and sky' or 'heavenly sea.' Kehlani carries the same watery, skyward feel in a shorter, more modern shape.
Why So Many Hawaiian Girl Names That Mean the Sky Exist
Hawaiian naming tradition often builds names from small, meaningful root words rather than borrowing whole words for 'sky' the way English does. Lani alone or in combination gave rise to spelling variants like Kailany and Leilany, each a slightly different take on an older name rather than a wholly new word.
Familiar Faces and Quiet Variations on This List
Leia is the outlier here — its Hawaiian link runs through Leah and the Star Wars princess rather than through lani, so it sits apart from the sky-meaning cluster. Malani and Meilani soften the same root into something quieter, blending sky and sea imagery into a warmer, more melodic sound.
Names List
Leilani#60 in the U.S.Heavenly flower; royal child of heaven — from Hawaiian lei (flower garland, child) + lani (heaven, sky, rPronounced lay-LAH-nee▶Kehlani#149 in the U.S.Sea, ocean — possibly derived from Hawaiian kai (sea) or a variant of Kailani (sea and sky); likely a modPronounced keh-LAH-nee▶Kaylani#185 in the U.S.Sea and sky; variant of Kailani, from Hawaiian kai (sea) + lani (sky, heaven)Pronounced kay-LAH-nee▶Kailani#253 in the U.S.Sea and sky; from Hawaiian kai (sea) + lani (sky, heaven)Pronounced ky-LAH-nee▶Leia#297 in the U.S.Weary; variant of Leah from Hebrew; also influenced by Hawaiian leia (child of heaven) and the Star Wars Pronounced LAY-uh▶Malani#374 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-inspired modern name, possibly from 'malani' (heavenly, from the sky) or a creative blend of MPronounced mah-LAH-nee▶Kalani#387 in the U.S.From Hawaiian ka (the) and lani (sky, heaven, heavenly, royal), meaning the heavens or the sky; a name asPronounced kah-LAH-nee▶Nalani#414 in the U.S.From Hawaiian na (the plural article) and lani (sky, heaven, heavenly), meaning the heavens or the serenePronounced nah-LAH-nee▶Kailany#581 in the U.S.Creative elaboration blending Hawaiian elements: kai meaning 'sea' or 'ocean' and lani meaning 'sky' or 'Pronounced ky-LAH-nee▶Meilani#591 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Meilana or Meilani, blending Hawaiian mei (possibly related to a term of endearment oPronounced may-LAH-nee▶Leilany#696 in the U.S.Heavenly flower; from Hawaiian lei (wreath of flowers) and lani (heaven, sky, royalty), a variant of LeilPronounced lay-LAH-nee▶Keilani#727 in the U.S.Hawaiian name from kai (sea, ocean water) and lani (sky, heaven, heavenly, royal chief), meaning 'heavenlPronounced kay-LAH-nee▶Laylani#769 in the U.S.Heavenly wreath or garland from heaven; a blend of the Arabic Layla meaning night and the Hawaiian lani mPronounced lay-LAH-nee▶Elani#844 in the U.S.A modern name drawing on multiple roots: the Hebrew el (God) combined with a nature suffix; the Greek ElePronounced eh-LAH-nee▶Kahlani#875 in the U.S.A variant of the Hawaiian name Kalani, from ka (the) and lani (sky, heaven, royalty), meaning 'the sky', Pronounced kah-LAH-nee▶Naylani#897 in the U.S.Variant of Hawaiian Nailani, composed of na (the, of) and lani (heaven, sky, royalty, divine chief); meanPronounced nay-LAH-nee▶Khalani#904 in the U.S.Variant of Hawaiian Kalani, composed of ka (the) and lani (heaven, sky, royalty, divine chief); meaning tPronounced kah-LAH-nee▶Ailanny#932 in the U.S.Likely a creative variant combining elements of Hawaiian lani (heaven, sky, royalty) with a Spanish or AmPronounced ay-LAH-nee▶Leylani#971 in the U.S.Variant of Leilani, from Hawaiian lei meaning garland or flower wreath and lani meaning sky, heaven, or rPronounced lay-LAH-nee▶Kelani#1356 in the U.S.Heavenly flower; also a river name in Sri LankaPronounced keh-LAH-nee▶Ahlani#1377 in the U.S.Heavenly one; fire of heavenPronounced ah-LAH-nee▶Ehlani#1398 in the U.S.Orange tree, heavenly clarityPronounced eh-LAH-nee▶Lailani#1430 in the U.S.Night flower of heaven; heavenly nightbloomPronounced ly-LAH-nee▶Noelani#1656 in the U.S.Heavenly mistPronounced noh-eh-LAH-nee▶Lani#1911 in the U.S.Sky, heaven, royal, majestyPronounced LA-nee▶Maylani#2124 in the U.S.Modern Hawaiian-style coinage from lani 'heaven, sky, royal', interpreted as 'heavenly'; not a traditionaPronounced mayl-AN-ee▶Nylani#2242 in the U.S.heavenly, sky, royalPronounced ny-LAH-nee▶Dalani#2246 in the U.S.heavenly, sky, royalPronounced dah-LAH-nee▶Klani#2328 in the U.S.heavenly, sky, royalPronounced KLAH-nee▶Laniyah#2392 in the U.S.heavenly one of GodPronounced lah-NY-uh▶Mulani#2472 in the U.S.heavenly, skyPronounced moo-LAH-nee▶Ulani#2550 in the U.S.cheerful; (also read as 'heavenly' via lani)Pronounced oo-lah-nee▶Kayloni#2982 in the U.S.A modern coined name blending the English Kay element (from Kayla, meaning rejoice or laurel crown) with Pronounced kay-LOH-nee▶Mailani#2992 in the U.S.Hawaiian name combining mai (lei, garland) and lani (heavenly, sky, chief), meaning heavenly garland or hPronounced my-LAH-nee▶Nailani#2996 in the U.S.Hawaiian name meaning the beautiful heavens or the calm sky, from na (calm, the) and i lani (in the sky, Pronounced nah-ee-LAH-nee▶Jahlani#3088 in the U.S.Modern coined name possibly combining Jah (short form of Yahweh/Jehovah) with lani (Hawaiian: heaven, skyPronounced jah-LAH-nee▶Kaliana#3130 in the U.S.Likely a creative elaboration of Hawaiian Kalani ('the heavens, royalty') with the suffix -ana, or a blenPronounced kah-lee-AH-nah▶Lelani#3136 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Leilani, a Hawaiian name from 'lei' (garland, flower wreath, child) and 'lani' (heavePronounced leh-LAH-nee▶Maleni#3143 in the U.S.Likely a phonetic variant or blend of Melanie (Greek: 'black, dark') and/or Leilani (Hawaiian: 'heavenly Pronounced mah-LAY-nee▶Mehlani#3146 in the U.S.Modern creative elaboration, likely a phonetic variant of Leilani (Hawaiian: 'heavenly flower') or an altPronounced meh-LAH-nee▶Zalani#3260 in the U.S.Modern American coinage pairing the bold Z- opening with -lani, the Hawaiian word for 'sky, heavens, royaPronounced zah-LAH-nee▶Talani#3371 in the U.S.Modern American coinage pairing the Ta- opening with -lani, the Hawaiian element meaning 'sky, heavens, rPronounced tah-LAH-nee▶Aylany#3386 in the U.S.Modern variant of Ailani/Aylani, from Hawaiian elements read as 'high chief' or 'heavenly leader'Pronounced ay-LAH-nee▶Leilanni#3671 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Leilani — Hawaiian 'heavenly flowers' or 'royal child', from lei, 'garland', and lanPronounced lay-LAH-nee▶Kaloni#3715 in the U.S.From Hawaiian kalani, 'the heavens, the sky, the royal one' (ka, 'the', plus lani, 'heaven'); -oni spelliPronounced kah-LOH-nee▶Lehlani#3779 in the U.S.Modern spelling of Leilani — Hawaiian lei, 'garland of flowers', plus lani, 'heaven' — 'heavenly flowers'Pronounced leh-LAH-nee▶Leiani#3780 in the U.S.Variant in the Leilani family — Hawaiian lei, 'garland', plus (la)ni, 'heaven' — 'heavenly garland'Pronounced lay-AH-nee▶Mialani#3787 in the U.S.Modern blend of Mia ('mine/beloved') with Hawaiian -lani, 'heaven, royal' — a melodic coinagePronounced mee-ah-LAH-nee▶Dailani#3826 in the U.S.Modern blend joining a Dai-/Day- opening to Hawaiian -lani, 'heaven, royal'; no single fixed rootPronounced dy-LAH-nee▶Kaylanni#4144 in the U.S.Styling of Kailani — Hawaiian kai, 'sea', plus lani, 'sky, heaven' — 'sea and sky'Pronounced kay-LAH-nee▶Kehlany#4145 in the U.S.-y styling of Kehlani — Hawaiian, read 'sea and sky / heaven' (kai + lani lines)Pronounced kə-LAH-nee▶Malahni#4151 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the -lani/-lahni sound family, echoing Hawaiian lani, 'sky, heaven'; routes informalPronounced mah-LAH-nee▶Ailanys#4186 in the U.S.Modern Latino coinage echoing Ailani (Hawaiian 'chief, sky') with a -ys ending; no single fixed rootPronounced eye-LAH-niss▶Laniya#4237 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the La-/-niya family, echoing Hawaiian lani, 'heaven, sky'; no single fixed rootPronounced lə-NEE-ah▶Neilani#4252 in the U.S.Styling in the -lani family (echoing Leilani, 'heavenly flowers/child') — Hawaiian lani, 'sky, heaven'; rPronounced nay-LAH-nee▶Aylanni#4288 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Ayla ('moonlight') and the -lani ending ('heaven'); double-n styling; no single fiPronounced ay-LAH-nee▶Leilanie#4327 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Leilani — Hawaiian lei, 'flowers, garland', plus lani, 'heaven, royal' — 'heavenly flowerPronounced lay-LAH-nee▶Malanii#4334 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Melanie ('dark') and the -lani ending ('heaven'); double-i styling; no single fixePronounced mah-LAH-nee▶Jaylanie#4504 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Jay- to a -lanie ending (echoing Leilani/-lani, 'heaven'); no single fixed rootPronounced jay-LAH-nee▶Naelani#4524 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Nae-/Nai- sound to the -lani ending ('heaven'); no single fixed rootPronounced nah-ay-LAH-nee▶Layloni#4601 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Layla ('night') and the -lani/-loni ending ('heaven'); no single fixed rootPronounced lay-LOH-nee▶Miliani#4612 in the U.S.From Hawaiian Mililani, 'gentle caress; to praise/exalt heaven'; also a modern -ani coinage; routes layerPronounced mee-lee-AH-nee▶Yalani#4645 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Ya- opening to the -lani ending ('heaven'); no single fixed rootPronounced yah-LAH-nee▶Aalani#4651 in the U.S.From Hawaiian Aalani/Alani — 'chief, royal one' (ali'i); also tied to lani, 'heaven'; routes layeredPronounced ah-LAH-nee▶Aolani#4658 in the U.S.From Hawaiian ao, 'cloud, daylight, world', plus lani, 'heaven, royal' — 'heavenly cloud; royal one from Pronounced ow-LAH-nee▶Aolanis#4659 in the U.S.Modern -s elaboration of Aolani — Hawaiian ao, 'cloud', plus lani, 'heaven' — 'heavenly cloud'; styling iPronounced ow-LAH-niss▶Caylani#4670 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Cay-/Kai sound to the -lani ending ('heaven'); no single fixed rootPronounced kay-LAH-nee▶Lalani#4707 in the U.S.From Hawaiian lala, 'branch/flower', plus lani, 'heaven, royal' — 'heavenly flower; royal one'; also echoPronounced lah-LAH-nee▶Leilanii#4822 in the U.S.Double-i spelling of Leilani — from Hawaiian lei, 'flowers, garland', plus lani, 'heaven, royal' — 'heavePronounced lay-LAH-nee▶Kalanii#4938 in the U.S.Double-i spelling of Kalani — from Hawaiian ka, 'the', plus lani, 'heaven, sky, royal' — 'the heavens; thPronounced kah-LAH-nee▶Leilana#4952 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Leilani ('heavenly flowers', Hawaiian) and Lana; no single fixed rootPronounced lay-LAH-nah▶Nolani#4975 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing the Hawaiian -lani ('heaven, sky, royal') names and Nola; often read 'of the heavePronounced noh-LAH-nee▶Kaylahni#5071 in the U.S.-h- spelling of Kalani/Kaylani — from Hawaiian, 'the heavens; the sky, the royal one'; routes layeredPronounced kay-LAH-nee▶Keyani#5205 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kiana (a Hawaiian Diana) and the -ani/-lani ('heaven') names; no single fixed rootPronounced kee-AH-nee▶Dehlani#5323 in the U.S.Spelling of Delani — echoing Delaney ('descendant of the challenger', Irish) and Leilani ('heavenly flowePronounced də-LAH-nee▶Halani#5335 in the U.S.From Polynesian (Hawaiian/Tongan) lani, 'the sky, the heavens; royal, majestic' — 'the heavens; majesty'Pronounced hah-LAH-nee▶Jaylanni#5340 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Jay- opening to -lani ('heavenly, royal', Hawaiian/Polynesian); no single fixed Pronounced jay-LAH-nee▶Kaylanii#5352 in the U.S.Double-i spelling of Kailani/Kalani — Hawaiian, 'the heavens; the sea and sky; royal'Pronounced kay-LAH-nee▶Kelany#5353 in the U.S.Modern spelling echoing Kalani ('the heavens', Hawaiian) and Delaney; no single fixed rootPronounced kə-LAH-nee▶Leylanie#5360 in the U.S.Spelling of Leilani — Hawaiian, 'heavenly flower; royal child' (lei, 'flower/garland', plus lani, 'heavenPronounced lay-LAH-nee▶Nelani#5384 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Ne- opening to -lani ('the heavens, royal', Hawaiian); no single fixed rootPronounced nə-LAH-nee▶Daelani#5465 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Dae- opening to -lani ('the heavens, royal', Hawaiian); no single fixed rootPronounced day-LAH-nee▶Eilany#5473 in the U.S.From Hebrew Ilana/Eilan, 'an oak tree, a tree'; also echoes the Hawaiian -lani names, 'heavenly'; routes Pronounced ay-LAH-nee▶Elany#5474 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining an El- opening (echoing Eleanor/Elena) to a -any/-lani ending ('heavenly'); no sinPronounced eh-LAH-nee▶Kalahni#5500 in the U.S.-ah- spelling of Kalani — from Hawaiian, 'the heavens; the sky; royal, chiefly, majestic'Pronounced kə-LAH-nee▶Leighlani#5515 in the U.S.Leigh-spelling of Leilani — Hawaiian, 'heavenly flower; royal child' (lei, 'flower/garland', plus lani, 'Pronounced lay-LAH-nee▶Deylani#5648 in the U.S.A modern name with a Dey- opening and the -lani ending ('heaven, royal', Hawaiian); no single fixed root;Pronounced day-LAH-nee▶Eilani#5830 in the U.S.A modern name with the -lani ending ('heaven, royal', Hawaiian), echoing Leilani; also Hebrew ilan, 'an oPronounced ay-LAH-nee▶Khailani#5867 in the U.S.Kh-spelling of Kailani — from Hawaiian kai, 'the sea', plus lani, 'heaven, sky' — 'the sea and sky/heavenPronounced ky-LAH-nee▶Leilanny#5876 in the U.S.-nny spelling of Leilani — Hawaiian, 'heavenly flower; royal child' (lei, 'flower/garland', plus lani, 'hPronounced lay-LAH-nee▶Marlani#5882 in the U.S.A modern name joining a Mar- opening ('of the sea', Latin) with the -lani ending ('heaven, royal', HawaiiPronounced mar-LAH-nee▶Nilani#5898 in the U.S.A modern name joining Nila ('blue; sapphire', Sanskrit) with the -lani ending ('heaven, royal', Hawaiian)Pronounced nee-LAH-nee▶Taylani#5922 in the U.S.A modern name joining a Tay- opening (echoing Taylor) with the -lani ending ('heaven, royal', Hawaiian); Pronounced tay-LAH-nee▶Zylani#5940 in the U.S.A modern name joining a Zy- opening with the -lani ending ('heaven, royal', Hawaiian); no single fixed roPronounced zy-LAH-nee▶Kaleena#6022 in the U.S.A spelling of Kalina/Kalena — variously the Slavic kalina ('the guelder-rose/viburnum') and the Hawaiian Pronounced kə-LEE-nah▶Tylani#6119 in the U.S.A modern name joining a Ty- opening with the -lani ending ('heaven, royal', Hawaiian); no single fixed roPronounced ty-LAH-nee▶Ellani#6211 in the U.S.A modern name with an El- opening and the -lani ending ('heaven, royal', Hawaiian); no single fixed root;Pronounced eh-LAH-nee▶Kehlanii#6259 in the U.S.A spelling of Kehlani — from Hawaiian, variously 'the sea and the sky' and 'a heavenly one' (linked to laPronounced keh-LAH-nee▶Laylanie#6270 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Layla ('night', Arabic) and Leilani ('heavenly flower', Hawaiian); no single fixed Pronounced lay-LAH-nee▶Olani#6316 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing the Yoruba ola, 'wealth, honor', and the Hawaiian -lani, 'sky, heaven'; Pronounced oh-LAH-nee▶Zeilani#6365 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Leilani ('heavenly flower', Hawaiian) and the -lani names, with a Zay- opening; no Pronounced zay-LAH-nee▶Ailanni#6377 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Ailani ('high chief; heavenly') and Leilani; the -lani element is Hawaiian, 'sky, hPronounced eye-LAH-nee▶Julani#6480 in the U.S.A modern name with a Ju- opening and the -lani ending (Hawaiian, 'sky, heaven'); echoing Leilani and JuliPronounced joo-LAH-nee▶Laelani#6509 in the U.S.A spelling of Leilani — from Hawaiian, 'a heavenly flower; a royal child' (lei, 'a garland, a flower', plPronounced lay-LAH-nee▶Raelani#6559 in the U.S.A modern name joining Rae (a pet of Rachel, 'a ewe', or 'grace') with the -lani ending (Hawaiian, 'sky, hPronounced ray-LAH-nee▶Cailani#6656 in the U.S.A spelling of Kailani — from Hawaiian kai, 'the sea', plus lani, 'sky; heaven'; 'sea and sky'Pronounced ky-LAH-nee▶Khaylani#6780 in the U.S.A modern coined name, echoing the Hawaiian Kailani ('sea and sky'); the Kh- styling personalizes it; routPronounced ky-LAH-nee▶Nialani#6828 in the U.S.A modern coined name, joining Nia (variously 'purpose'; 'bright') with the -lani ending (Hawaiian, 'heavePronounced nee-ah-LAH-nee▶Kailanii#7075 in the U.S.A double-i spelling of Kailani, from the Hawaiian kai ('sea') and lani ('sky; heaven') — 'sea and sky; hePronounced ky-LAH-nee▶Lany#7080 in the U.S.Variously a short form of Delaney/Alanis and the Hawaiian lani, 'the sky; heaven; royal'; routes layeredPronounced LAH-nee▶Naloni#7130 in the U.S.A modern coined name, echoing the Hawaiian Nalani ('the heavens; the calm skies'); routes layeredPronounced nah-LOH-nee▶Kalana#7385 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Hawaiian Kalani ('the heavens; the royal one') and Kalan; routes uncertaPronounced kah-LAH-nah▶Zyalani#7564 in the U.S.A modern coined name, joining a Zya- element with the -lani ending (Hawaiian, 'heaven; sky; royal'); no sPronounced zee-uh-LAH-nee▶Ailanie#7574 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Hawaiian Ailani ('high chief') and Leilani ('heavenly flowers'); routes Pronounced eye-LAH-nee▶Lelania#7596 in the U.S.Lelania is a spelling variant of Leilani, a Hawaiian name from lei, 'flower' or 'garland', and lani, 'heaPronounced luh-LAH-nee-uh▶Aylanie#7621 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Hawaiian Ailani ('high chief') and Leilani ('heavenly flowers'); routes Pronounced eye-LAH-nee▶Cahlani#7636 in the U.S.A spelling of Kalani — from Hawaiian, 'the heavens; the sky; the royal one; the chief' (ka, 'the', + laniPronounced kah-LAH-nee▶Kaylany#7752 in the U.S.A modern coined name, joining Kayla with the Hawaiian-style -lani ending ('heaven; sky'); no single fixedPronounced kay-LAH-nee▶Kealani#7754 in the U.S.From Hawaiian, 'the heavens; the heavenly/clear one' (ke, 'the', + alani, linked to sky/heaven)Pronounced kay-ah-LAH-nee▶Khlani#7761 in the U.S.A modern coined name, a contracted spelling of Khalani/Kalani (Hawaiian, 'the heaven; the sky; the royal Pronounced kuh-LAH-nee▶Laniah#7773 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing the -lani element ('heaven; sky', Hawaiian) and a Lania coinage; no singPronounced luh-NY-ah▶Leiliana#7782 in the U.S.A modern blend, variously echoing Liliana ('a lily', Latin) and Leila/Leilani ('night'/'heavenly flower')Pronounced lay-lee-AH-nah▶Nehlani#7831 in the U.S.A modern coined name, joining the prefix Neh- with the fashionable -lani ending (Hawaiian, 'heaven; sky')Pronounced neh-LAH-nee▶Kalanie#8144 in the U.S.A form of Kalani — from the Hawaiian, 'the heavens; the sky; a chief of royal blood' (ka, 'the', + lani, Pronounced kuh-LAH-nee▶Kilani#8171 in the U.S.A form of Kalani — from the Hawaiian, 'heaven; the sky; the high one' (linked to lani, 'heaven; sky; royaPronounced kee-LAH-nee▶Lailoni#8190 in the U.S.A modern name, joining Laila ('night', Arabic) with a -loni/-lani element (echoing Leilani, 'heavenly floPronounced ly-LOH-nee▶Mahealani#8220 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian, variously 'the heavenly mist' and 'the full moon; the night of the full moon' (mahea, Pronounced mah-heh-ah-LAH-nee▶Nahlani#8257 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Nah- element (echoing Nahla, 'a drink of water', Arabic) with the -lani ending (Pronounced nah-LAH-nee▶Nalanie#8261 in the U.S.A form of Nalani — from the Hawaiian, 'the heavens; the calm/serenity of the skies' (na, 'the', + lani, 'Pronounced nah-LAH-nee▶Xialani#8379 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Xia- element with the -lani ending ('heaven', Hawaiian; echoing Leilani); no sinPronounced shah-LAH-nee▶Zilani#8406 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Zi- element with the -lani ending ('heaven', Hawaiian; echoing Kehlani); no singPronounced zih-LAH-nee▶Eylani#8588 in the U.S.A modern name, joining an Ey- element with the -lani ending ('heaven', Hawaiian; echoing Leilani/Kehlani)Pronounced ay-LAH-nee▶Healani#8612 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian hea, 'a haze; a mist; a glow', + lani, 'heaven; sky', hence 'the haze/glow of heaven; hPronounced heh-ah-LAH-nee▶Kalany#8661 in the U.S.A modern name, a spelling echoing Kalani ('the heavens; the chief', Hawaiian); no single fixed root; routPronounced kah-LAH-nee▶Khylani#8686 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Khy- element with the -lani ending ('heaven', Hawaiian; echoing Kehlani/Leilani)Pronounced ky-LAH-nee▶Laylanii#8702 in the U.S.A modern name, a spelling echoing Leilani ('heavenly flowers; a royal child of heaven', Hawaiian); no sinPronounced lay-LAH-nee▶Leilahni#8709 in the U.S.A spelling of Leilani — from the Hawaiian lei, 'a garland of flowers; a child', + lani, 'heaven; royalty'Pronounced lay-LAH-nee▶Yeilani#9499 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Leilani ('heavenly flowers; royal child', Hawaiian); no single fixed root; routes Pronounced yay-LAH-nee▶Jaylahni#9821 in the U.S.A modern name, joining the Jay- prefix with a -lahni ending (echoing Leilani/Kailani, 'heavenly', HawaiiaPronounced jay-LAH-nee▶Kahealani#9843 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian — kahea, 'a call/mist', + lani, 'heaven/sky', hence 'the heavenly mist; the misty heavePronounced kah-heh-ah-LAH-nee▶Kahlanii#9844 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Kalani ('the heavens/sky/chief', Hawaiian) and Khaleesi (a fictional titPronounced kah-LAH-nee▶Kailanni#9846 in the U.S.A spelling of Kailani — from the Hawaiian kai, 'the sea', + lani, 'heaven/sky', hence 'the sea and sky; hPronounced ky-LAH-nee▶Klanii#9896 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Kalani ('the heavens/sky', Hawaiian) with a Kl- opening; no single fixed root; rouPronounced KLAH-nee▶Leihlani#9927 in the U.S.A spelling of Leilani — from the Hawaiian lei, 'a flower garland/a child', + lani, 'heaven/sky/royal', hePronounced lay-LAH-nee▶Ralani#10068 in the U.S.A modern name, variously joining a Ra- opening with the Hawaiian -lani ('heaven; sky; royal'); a fresh coPronounced rah-LAH-nee▶Nalahni#10098 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing the sounds of Nalani (Hawaiian, 'the heavens; calmness of the skies') and KehlanPronounced nuh-LAH-nee▶Valani#10180 in the U.S.A modern name, variously joining a Val- opening (from names like Valerie, 'strong') with the Hawaiian -laPronounced vah-LAH-nee▶Xalani#10196 in the U.S.A modern name, variously joining a stylized X- (read 'Z') opening with the Hawaiian -lani ('heaven; sky')Pronounced zah-LAH-nee▶Hokulani#10545 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian hoku ('star') and lani ('heaven; sky; royal'), 'heavenly star; star of heaven.' A beautPronounced hoh-koo-LAH-nee▶Kalanni#10627 in the U.S.A double-n spelling of Kalani, from the Hawaiian ka lani, 'the heavens; the sky; the royal one.' The -nniPronounced kuh-LAH-nee▶Kehlanie#10652 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Kehlani, a Hawaiian-styled name read as 'sea and sky' or 'heaven' (from lani, 'sky;Pronounced keh-LAH-nee▶Kehlanni#10653 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Kehlani with doubled -nn, a Hawaiian-styled name read as 'sea and sky' or 'heaven' Pronounced keh-LAH-nee▶Kheilani#10665 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-styled spelling in the Kailani/Kehlani family, read as 'sky; heaven' or 'sea and sky' (from laPronounced kay-LAH-nee▶Lealani#10693 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-styled name in the Leilani family, joining lei ('wreath; garland; beloved') with lani ('sky; hPronounced lay-uh-LAH-nee▶Lulani#10716 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-styled name built on lani ('sky; heaven'), read as 'highest heaven' or 'topmost point of heavePronounced loo-LAH-nee▶Leiloni#10793 in the U.S.A modern respelling of the Hawaiian Leilani, 'heavenly flowers; royal child' (lei, 'garland of flowers,' Pronounced lay-LOH-nee▶Ulanni#11000 in the U.S.A modern coinage riding the popular -lani sound (Hawaiian 'heavenly'), close to Ulani ('cheerful'). ReshaPronounced oo-LAH-nee▶Alaula#11108 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian alaula, 'light of early dawn; the glow of sunrise or sunset' — a poetic word for the skPronounced ah-lah-OO-lah▶Cehlani#11377 in the U.S.A modern spelling echoing Kehlani, a recent American coinage, and the Hawaiian ending -lani, 'sky, heavenPronounced seh-LAH-nee▶Kailanie#11557 in the U.S.An -ie spelling of Kailani, from the Hawaiian kai ('sea') and lani ('sky; heaven'), 'sea and sky.' The spPronounced ky-LAH-nee▶Kailanny#11558 in the U.S.A -nny respelling of Kailani, from the Hawaiian kai ('sea') and lani ('sky; heaven'), 'sea and sky.' The Pronounced ky-LAH-nee▶Kailanys#11559 in the U.S.A modern -nys respelling of Kailani, from the Hawaiian kai ('sea') and lani ('sky; heaven'), 'sea and skyPronounced ky-LAH-nees▶Kaiulani#11563 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian Kaiulani (Ka'iulani), often read as 'the royal sacred one; the heavenly one; the highesPronounced kah-ee-oo-LAH-nee▶Kamalani#11574 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian Kamalani, kama ('child') and lani ('sky; heaven; royal'), read as 'heavenly child; chilPronounced kah-mah-LAH-nee▶Leilanys#11667 in the U.S.A modern -s extension of the Hawaiian Leilani, 'heavenly flowers; royal child of heaven' (lei, 'flowers; Pronounced lay-LAH-nees▶Milliani#11769 in the U.S.A name echoing Hawaiian Mililani ('heavenly caress; to praise heaven'), reshaped with the popular -ani enPronounced mih-lee-AH-nee▶Noalani#11832 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian noe ('mist') or noa with lani ('sky; heaven; royal'), giving 'heavenly mist' or 'heavenPronounced noh-ah-LAH-nee▶Tailani#12002 in the U.S.Tailani reads as a modern coinage in the popular -lani family (Hawaiian 'lani', heaven; sky; royal), pairPronounced ty-LAH-nee▶Yailani#12062 in the U.S.Yailani reads as a modern coinage in the popular -lani family (Hawaiian 'lani', heaven; sky; royal), withPronounced yy-LAH-nee▶Zaelani#12088 in the U.S.A modern coinage layering a Zae- opening with the -lani ending of Kehlani and Leilani; by that Hawaiian ePronounced zay-LAH-nee▶Zehlani#12105 in the U.S.A modern coinage closely echoing Kehlani, layering a Zeh- opening with the -lani ending; by that HawaiianPronounced zeh-LAH-nee▶Kayelani#12232 in the U.S.Kayelani joins the name Kaye with the Hawaiian element lani, meaning heaven, sky, or royal. The blend reaPronounced kay-uh-LAH-nee▶Gialani#12570 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining Gia (a short form of Gianna, 'God is gracious') with -lani (Hawaiian 'sky, heavePronounced jee-uh-LAH-nee▶Kehloni#12750 in the U.S.Kehloni is a modern coinage in the style of Kehlani, a Hawaiian-flavored name often read as 'sky' or 'heaPronounced kuh-LOH-nee▶Keilanny#12751 in the U.S.Keilanny is a modern coinage in the style of Keilani or Leilani, Hawaiian-flavored names tied to 'heaven'Pronounced kay-LAH-nee▶Kehaulani#12793 in the U.S.Kehaulani is a Hawaiian name usually read as 'the dew of heaven,' combining ke, a definite article, with Pronounced keh-how-LAH-nee▶Laiani#12820 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-style given name that echoes lani ('heaven; sky; royal') within a flowing, coined shape. It maPronounced ligh-AH-nee▶Lailanni#12821 in the U.S.A modern spelling in the family of Leilani, a Hawaiian name meaning 'heavenly flowers; heavenly lei' (leiPronounced ligh-LAH-nee▶Lailany#12822 in the U.S.A modern spelling in the family of Leilani, a Hawaiian name meaning 'heavenly flowers; heavenly lei' (leiPronounced ligh-LAH-nee▶Nalanii#13027 in the U.S.Nalanii is a doubled-i respelling of the Hawaiian Nalani, from na ('the') and lani ('sky; heaven'), so 'tPronounced nuh-LAH-nee▶Reilani#13123 in the U.S.A modern name built on the Hawaiian element lani, 'sky; heaven; royal', which appears in Leilani ('heavenPronounced ray-LAH-nee▶Wailani#13339 in the U.S.From Hawaiian wai, 'fresh water', and lani, 'heaven; sky; royal' — read together as 'heavenly water' or 'Pronounced wy-LAH-nee▶Uilani#13349 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian, generally read as 'heavenly beauty' or 'royal splendour' (from lani, 'heaven; royal; sPronounced oo-ee-LAH-nee▶Kailiany#14250 in the U.S.A modern elaboration of Kailani/Keilani, names built on the Hawaiian kai ('sea') and lani ('sky; heaven')Pronounced kay-lee-AH-nee▶Kaylanee#14302 in the U.S.A modern spelling in the Kailani/Kalani family — names built on the Hawaiian lani, 'sky; heaven.' This exPronounced kay-LAH-nee▶Keihlani#14317 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Keilani/Kailani, names built on the Hawaiian lani, 'sky; heaven.' This exact form Pronounced kay-LAH-nee▶Keilanie#14318 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Keilani, from the Hawaiian lani, 'sky; heaven.' The -ie ending is an American touch Pronounced kee-LAH-nee▶Keilanni#14319 in the U.S.A double-n spelling of Keilani, from the Hawaiian lani, 'sky; heaven.' The doubling is a modern American Pronounced kay-LAH-nee▶Keylany#14352 in the U.S.Keylany is a modern spelling of Kailani/Kalani, names built from Hawaiian elements kai ('sea') and lani (Pronounced kay-LAH-nee▶Kylahni#14398 in the U.S.Kylahni is a modern American coinage that joins the Ky- opening to the -lani ending, borrowed from HawaiiPronounced ky-LAH-nee▶Malulani#14562 in the U.S.From Hawaiian malu ('shade; shelter; protection') and lani ('sky; heaven; royal'), giving a sense of 'undPronounced mah-loo-LAH-nee▶Mililani#14651 in the U.S.A Hawaiian name usually glossed 'heavenly caress', from mili ('to caress; to handle gently') and lani ('sPronounced mee-lee-LAH-nee▶Nohealani#14755 in the U.S.A Hawaiian compound of nohea, 'lovely; handsome; of fine appearance', and lani, 'heaven; sky; royal'. ThePronounced noh-heh-ah-LAH-nee▶Selani#14882 in the U.S.A modern coinage whose -lani ending echoes the Hawaiian lani ('heaven; sky; royal'); as a whole name its Pronounced seh-LAH-nee▶Ahilani#15325 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-styled name whose second element, lani, is genuine Hawaiian for 'sky, heaven, royal'. The firsPronounced ah-hee-LAH-nee▶Avalani#15559 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining Ava to -lani, the Hawaiian word for 'sky, heaven, royal.' The ending is genuine Pronounced ah-vuh-LAH-nee▶Heilani#16124 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-styled name carrying lani ('heaven; sky; royal; heavenly'), a beloved Hawaiian element. As a fPronounced hay-LAH-nee▶Helani#16125 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-styled name carrying lani ('heaven; sky; royal; heavenly'). As a full name its sense is layerePronounced heh-LAH-nee▶Iolani#16169 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian io ('hawk') and lani ('heaven; sky; royal'), 'royal hawk; bird of heaven' - a name of gPronounced ee-oh-LAH-nee▶Kaylanis#16403 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Kaylani/Kailani (Hawaiian, 'sea and sky') with an -is ending. By that echo it toPronounced kay-LAH-nis▶Kelanii#16423 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Kehlani and the Hawaiian Kalani ('the heavens; the sky; royal one'). By that echPronounced keh-LAH-nee▶Khilani#16427 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Kailani and Kalani (Hawaiian, 'the sky; sea and sky'). By that echo it touches 'Pronounced kih-LAH-nee▶Keylanie#16450 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Kaylani/Kailani (Hawaiian, 'sea and sky'). By that echo it touches 'heavenly'; aPronounced KAY-luh-nee▶Khelany#16468 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Kehlani and the Hawaiian Kalani ('the heavens; the sky'). By that echo it touchePronounced keh-LAH-nee▶Leelani#16548 in the U.S.Leelani is a phonetic respelling of Leilani, a Hawaiian name from lei ('flower garland, wreath') and laniPronounced lay-LAH-nee▶Leilanee#16593 in the U.S.A phonetic respelling of Leilani, a genuine Hawaiian name from lei ('flowers, garland, child') and lani (Pronounced lay-LAH-nee▶Kulani#16604 in the U.S.Kulani is a Hawaiian name built on lani ('heaven, sky, royal'), read as 'like heaven; the heavens' or 'chPronounced koo-LAH-nee▶Lilani#16611 in the U.S.A trimmed form of Leilani (Hawaiian, 'heavenly flowers; royal child'), keeping the -lani element ('heavenPronounced lih-LAH-nee▶Lokelani#16642 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian Lokelani, 'heavenly rose; small red rose' (loke, 'rose,' + lani, 'heaven; sky'). The loPronounced loh-keh-LAH-nee▶Okalani#16995 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian, read as 'of the heavens; of the sky' (o + kalani, 'the heavens; the royal chief') — a Pronounced oh-kah-LAH-nee▶Roselani#17141 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian Roselani, joining rose (a borrowing of the English flower name) with lani ('heaven; skyPronounced roh-zuh-LAH-nee▶AurlaniA modern coinage joining an Aur- opening with the Hawaiian element lani ('heaven; sky; royal; heavenly');Pronounced or-LAH-nee▶AylaneeA modern coinage echoing the -lani sound of Leilani ('heavenly flowers') and Alani ('orange tree,' HawaiiPronounced ay-LAH-nee▶CarlaniA modern coinage joining a Car- opening with the -lani sound (Hawaiian 'sky; heaven; royal'). It has no sPronounced kar-LAH-nee▶HaylaniA modern blend of Hailey with the Hawaiian Leilani ('heavenly flower; royal child of heaven'). By that roPronounced hay-LAH-nee▶HeylaniA Hawaiian-styled name carrying lani ('heaven; sky; royal; heavenly'). As a full name its sense is layerePronounced hay-LAH-nee▶KheilanyA modern coinage echoing Kailani (Hawaiian, 'sea and sky'). By that echo it touches 'heavenly'; as a coinPronounced kay-LAH-nee▶KoalaniKoalani is a Hawaiian-styled name pairing koa ('warrior; the koa tree; brave') with lani ('heaven, sky, rPronounced koh-ah-LAH-nee▶KolaniKolani is a Hawaiian-styled name featuring lani ('heaven, sky, royal'). Whether traditional or a modern HPronounced koh-LAH-nee▶MeilaniiMeilanii is a modern coinage close to Meilani (which uses Hawaiian lani, 'heaven, sky') and Melanie. It hPronounced may-LAH-nee▶OrlaniA modern coinage in the -lani family (the Hawaiian lani, 'heaven; sky,' is the fashionable ending), blendPronounced or-LAH-nee▶QilaniA modern coinage in the -lani family (from Hawaiian lani, 'heaven; sky'), a Q-spelling of the Kilani sounPronounced kee-LAH-nee▶SehlaniA modern coinage whose -lani ending echoes the Hawaiian lani ('heaven; sky; royal'); as a whole name its Pronounced seh-LAH-nee▶
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Frequently Asked
What does Leilani mean?
Leilani means 'heavenly flower' in Hawaiian, combining lei (flower garland) with lani (heaven). It's currently the most popular name on this list, sitting at U.S. rank #60 and still rising.
Why do so many Hawaiian names end in -lani?
Lani is the Hawaiian word for sky or heaven, so it works like a suffix parents can attach to other root words — kai for sea, na for 'the' — to build names like Nalani and Kailani.
Is Kehlani a traditional Hawaiian name?
Kehlani is Hawaiian-influenced rather than a long-standing traditional name; it likely means 'sea' or 'sea and sky' and became widely known after singer Kehlani Parrish rose to fame in the 2010s.