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Lailani

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Pronounced ly-LAH-nee /laɪˈlɑː.niː/Low

Meaning: Night flower of heaven; heavenly nightbloomLow

In 30 seconds: Lailani is a Hawaiian compound name combining lai (night or still water) with lani (heaven, sky). It evokes a heavenly night flower, blending the tranquility of still water under the night sky with the divine beauty of the heavens.
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Origin LowHawaiian
MeaningNight flower of heaven; heavenly nightbloom
U.S. rank (2024)#1430 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births155 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,400

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119722024

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

History & Origin

Lailani is a Hawaiian compound of lai (still water, calm, or night) and lani (heaven, sky, royal). Together they create a name evoking a calm heavenly night — a companion name to the more common Leilani (heavenly flower).

Lailani is a variant within the broader lani family of Hawaiian names. It offers a slightly different shade of meaning from Leilani, with the lai- element suggesting nighttime and still water rather than the garland connotation of lei.

Did you know? Hawaii has some of the most beautiful night-blooming flowers in the world, including the night-blooming cereus and moonflower. Naming a child Lailani connects her to this tradition of nighttime floral beauty and celestial splendor.
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Hawaiian Name Dictionary

Variations

LeilaniLaylaniLaelani

Nicknames

LaiLani

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If you like Lailani…

Leilani— Closest Hawaiian companion name (lei + lani)
Kailani— Hawaiian sea and sky compound
Kalani— Hawaiian sky/heaven name
Milani— Hawaiian name with same lani ending

Frequently Asked

What does Lailani mean?

Lailani means heavenly night flower or calm heaven in Hawaiian, from lai (still water/night) and lani (heaven, sky).

Is Lailani the same as Leilani?

Lailani and Leilani are related but different Hawaiian names. Lailani suggests nighttime heaven while Leilani means heavenly flower.

How do you pronounce Lailani?

Lailani is pronounced ly-LAH-nee with three syllables.

What names are similar to Lailani?

Similar Hawaiian names include Leilani, Kailani, and Kalani.