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Leilana

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Pronounced lay-LAH-nah /leɪˈlɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: Modern coinage echoing Leilani ('heavenly flowers', Hawaiian) and Lana; no single fixed rootLow

In 30 seconds: Heavenly and soft: Leilana echoes Leilani — 'heavenly flowers' — and Lana. A flowing coinage, lyrical and warm.
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Origin LowAmerican, Hawaiian
MeaningModern coinage echoing Leilani ('heavenly flowers', Hawaiian) and Lana; no single fixed root
U.S. rank (2025)#4708 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 627

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019892025

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

Leilana is a modern coinage echoing Leilani — Hawaiian lei, 'flowers', plus lani, 'heaven' — and Lana (routes layered, which we flag). It has no single fixed root; the lyrical sound carries it.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, heavenly-flowers in echo, and lyrical.

Did you know? Leilana brushes Leilani ('heavenly flowers; royal child', Hawaiian) and Lana ('calm/light') — a soft, modern coinage.
Overall data confidence 48%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

LeilaniLeilanieLailana

Nicknames

LeiLana

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If you like Leilana…

Leilani— the name it echoes
Laylani— a fellow spelling
Kailani— a companion -lani name
Lana— the Lana element

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leilana mean?

Leilana echoes Leilani ('heavenly flowers') and Lana; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Leilana?

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

Is Leilana a boy or girl name?

Leilana is a girl's name.

How popular is Leilana?

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

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