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Leilanni Pronunciation

Leilanni is pronounced lay-LAH-nee /leɪˈlɑ.ni/High

Meaning: Double-n spelling of Leilani — Hawaiian 'heavenly flowers' or 'royal child', from lei, 'garland', and lani, 'heaven'High

In 30 seconds: A garland of heavenly flowers, double-n styled: Leilanni spells the beloved Hawaiian Leilani — 'heavenly lei', 'child of heaven' — with an extra n. Island paradise in a name.

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Origin HighHawaiian

MeaningDouble-n spelling of Leilani — Hawaiian 'heavenly flowers' or 'royal child', from lei, 'garland', and lani, 'heaven'

U.S. rank (2024)#3671 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births42 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 488

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Leilanni is a double-n spelling of Leilani — Hawaiian lei, 'garland, flowers', plus lani, 'heaven, sky, royal' — 'heavenly flowers' or 'royal child of heaven'. Leilani has charmed mainland America for a century; spellings like Leilanni followed.

It registers as a rarer variant of a beloved classic. Heavenly at the root, garland-sweet, and individually spelled.

Did you know? A lei — the flower garland in Leilani — is Hawaii's gift of welcome and love; combined with lani, 'heaven', the name literally means a garland from the sky.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Leilani — etymology

Variations

LeilaniLailaniLeylani

Nicknames

LeiLani

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If you like Leilanni…

Leilani— the standard spelling of the same name

Kalani— a fellow heavens-rooted Hawaiian name

Nalani— the 'heavens' sister name

Lani— the short form within it

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Leilanni?

Leilanni is pronounced lay-LAH-nee (/leɪˈlɑ.ni/). Press play above to hear Leilanni said aloud.

How do you say Leilanni?

Leilanni is said lay-LAH-nee (/leɪˈlɑ.ni/). Press play above to hear Leilanni said aloud.

What does the name Leilanni mean?

Leilanni is a spelling of Leilani, Hawaiian for 'heavenly flowers' or 'royal child', from lei and lani.

Is Leilanni a boy or girl name?

Leilanni is a girl's name.

How popular is Leilanni?

Leilanni is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Leilani is the familiar form.