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Leihlani

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

Meaning: A spelling of Leilani — from the Hawaiian lei, 'a flower garland/a child', + lani, 'heaven/sky/royal', hence 'a heavenly flower/lei; royal child of heaven'Low

In 30 seconds: A heavenly flower/lei: Leihlani spells Leilani. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'lay-LAH-nee').
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Origin LowHawaiian
MeaningA spelling of Leilani — from the Hawaiian lei, 'a flower garland/a child', + lani, 'heaven/sky/royal', hence 'a heavenly flower/lei; royal child of heaven'
U.S. rank (2025)#10550 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 62

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220142025

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

Leihlani is a spelling of Leilani — from the Hawaiian lei, 'a flower garland/a child', + lani, 'heaven/sky/royal', hence 'a heavenly flower/lei; royal child of heaven'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'lay-LAH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of the popular Leilani. Rare in this form, a-heavenly-flower at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Leilani joins the Hawaiian lei ('a flower garland/child') and lani ('heaven/royal'), hence 'a heavenly flower' — Leihlani is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'lay-LAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Leilani — Hawaiian etymology

Variations

LeilaniLeilanieLaylani

Nicknames

Lani

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If you like Leihlani…

Leilani— the standard spelling
Kailani— a fellow -lani Hawaiian girls' name
Noelani— a companion -lani girls' name
Keilani— a sound-adjacent -lani girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leihlani mean?

Leihlani spells Leilani — Hawaiian 'a heavenly flower/lei; royal child of heaven' (lei + lani).

How do you pronounce Leihlani?

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

Is Leihlani a boy or girl name?

Leihlani is a girl's name.

How popular is Leihlani?

Leihlani is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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