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Laiani

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Pronounced ligh-AH-nee /laɪˈɑː.niː/Medium

Meaning: A Hawaiian-style given name that echoes lani ('heaven; sky; royal') within a flowing, coined shape. It may be read as a spin on names like Leilani; routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: An island-airy name: Laiani echoes Hawaiian lani, 'heaven; sky' (said 'ligh-AH-nee'). A modern coinage, route uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowHawaiian, English
MeaningA Hawaiian-style given name that echoes lani ('heaven; sky; royal') within a flowing, coined shape. It may be read as a spin on names like Leilani; routes are uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12820 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 69

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920172024

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

As a girl's name Laiani is a Hawaiian-style coinage that echoes lani ('heaven; sky; royal'), in the family of names like Leilani. It carries a warm, tropical feel; routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'ligh-AH-nee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, airy, and island-flavored.

Did you know? Laiani carries the sound of Hawaiian lani ('heaven; sky') in a soft, flowing name — likely a modern spin on Leilani, with a route that's uncertain, which we note (said 'ligh-AH-nee').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Laiani — Hawaiian-style; lani 'heaven'; coinage; routes uncertain

Variations

LaianniLaianyLeiani

Nicknames

LaiAni

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Lani— the root 'heaven' Laiani echoes
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laiani mean?

Laiani is a Hawaiian-style name echoing lani ('heaven; sky'), likely a spin on Leilani; routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Laiani?

It's said ligh-AH-nee /laɪˈɑː.niː/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Laiani a boy or girl name?

Laiani is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Laiani?

Laiani is a rare and modern name for girls in the U.S.

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