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Laelani

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Pronounced lay-LAH-nee /leɪˈlɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Leilani — from Hawaiian, 'a heavenly flower; a royal child' (lei, 'a garland, a flower', plus lani, 'sky, heaven, royal')Medium

In 30 seconds: A heavenly flower; a royal child: Laelani spells Leilani — 'a heavenly flower'. Lyrical, sunny, and warm (said 'lay-LAH-nee').
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Origin MediumHawaiian
MeaningA spelling of Leilani — from Hawaiian, 'a heavenly flower; a royal child' (lei, 'a garland, a flower', plus lani, 'sky, heaven, royal')
U.S. rank (2025)#6451 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 289

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220032025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Laelani is a spelling of Leilani — from Hawaiian, 'a heavenly flower; a royal child' (lei, 'a garland, a flower', plus lani, 'sky, heaven, royal'). A lyrical, sunny Hawaiian name (said 'lay-LAH-nee'; nickname Lani).

It registers thinly beside Leilani. Rare in this spelling, a-heavenly-flower at the root, and sunny.

Did you know? Leilani means 'a heavenly flower; a royal child' in Hawaiian (lei, 'a garland, a flower', plus lani, 'sky, heaven, royal') — Laelani is a spelling, lyrical and sunny (said 'lay-LAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Leilani — root etymology

Variations

LeilaniLaylaniLeylani

Nicknames

Lani

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If you like Laelani…

Leilani— the standard spelling
Laylani— a fellow spelling
Kailani— a sound-neighbor -lani girls' name
Milani— another -lani girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laelani mean?

Laelani spells Leilani — Hawaiian 'a heavenly flower; a royal child'.

How do you pronounce Laelani?

It's said lay-LAH-nee /leɪˈlɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Laelani a boy or girl name?

Laelani is a girl's name.

How popular is Laelani?

Laelani is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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