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Leilanee

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

Meaning: A phonetic respelling of Leilani, a genuine Hawaiian name from lei ('flowers, garland, child') and lani ('sky, heaven, royal') — usually read as 'heavenly flowers' or 'royal child.' The -nee spelling is an American variant.Medium

In 30 seconds: A respelling of Leilani — Hawaiian for 'heavenly flowers' or 'royal child' (said 'lay-LAH-nee').
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Origin MediumHawaiian, American
MeaningA phonetic respelling of Leilani, a genuine Hawaiian name from lei ('flowers, garland, child') and lani ('sky, heaven, royal') — usually read as 'heavenly flowers' or 'royal child.' The -nee spelling is an American variant.
U.S. rank (2024)#16593 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 81

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420072024

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

Leilanee respells Leilani, a true Hawaiian name built from lei ('flowers, garland,' and by extension a cherished child) and lani ('sky, heaven, royal'). It is usually read as 'heavenly flowers' or 'royal child.' Leilani travelled far beyond Hawaii in the twentieth century; this -nee spelling is a recent American variant (said 'lay-LAH-nee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., though Leilani is popular. Rare spelling, warm, and flowing.

Did you know? Leilani joins lei — a garland of flowers, and also a beloved child — with lani, the sky or the heavens. Read either way, it is a name of great warmth. Leilanee is an American respelling of it.
Overall data confidence 65%
References — Leilanee — Respelling of Hawaiian Leilani: lei + lani

Variations

LeilaniLeilanieLaylani

Nicknames

LeiLaniNee

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If you like Leilanee…

Leilani— the standard spelling of the name
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Noelani— a like Hawaiian heavenly name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leilanee mean?

Leilanee respells Leilani, Hawaiian for 'heavenly flowers' or 'royal child,' from lei and lani.

How do you pronounce Leilanee?

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

Is Leilanee a boy or girl name?

Leilanee is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Leilanee?

Leilanee is a very rare spelling in the U.S., though Leilani is popular.

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