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Lehlani

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Pronounced leh-LAH-nee /lɛˈlɑ.ni/High

Meaning: Modern spelling of Leilani — Hawaiian lei, 'garland of flowers', plus lani, 'heaven' — 'heavenly flowers'Medium

In 30 seconds: A heavenly garland, respelled: Lehlani styles the beloved Leilani — 'heavenly flowers' — with an -eh- twist. Island warmth, individual lettering.
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Origin MediumHawaiian, American
MeaningModern spelling of Leilani — Hawaiian lei, 'garland of flowers', plus lani, 'heaven' — 'heavenly flowers'
U.S. rank (2025)#5045 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 296

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320162025

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

Lehlani is a modern spelling of Leilani — Hawaiian lei, 'garland, flowers', plus lani, 'heaven, sky, royal' — 'heavenly flowers, royal child'. As Leilani soared, spellings like Lehlani and Leilanni followed, prizing individuality.

It registers thinly beside Leilani. Rare, heavenly-garland at the root, and freshly spelled.

Did you know? A lei — the flower garland inside Lehlani — is Hawaii's embrace of welcome and love; joined to lani, 'heaven', the name is a garland from the sky.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Leilani — root etymology

Variations

LeilaniLeylaniLeilanni

Nicknames

LaniLeh

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If you like Lehlani…

Leilani— the standard spelling of the same name
Kalani— a fellow lani 'heavens' name
Nalani— the 'heavens' sister name
Meilani— a companion modern -lani favorite

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lehlani mean?

Lehlani is a spelling of Leilani, Hawaiian for 'heavenly flowers' or 'royal child'.

How do you pronounce Lehlani?

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

Is Lehlani a boy or girl name?

Lehlani is a girl's name.

How popular is Lehlani?

Lehlani is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Leilani is far more common.

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