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Leiloni

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Pronounced lay-LOH-nee /leɪˈloʊ.ni/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of the Hawaiian Leilani, 'heavenly flowers; royal child' (lei, 'garland of flowers,' with lani, 'heaven; sky; royal'). As spelled Leiloni it is an American coinage, so the route is honestly noted as a step away from the Hawaiian original.Low

In 30 seconds: A respelling of Leilani, 'heavenly flowers' (said 'lay-LOH-nee'). The spelling is modern, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican, Hawaiian

MeaningA modern respelling of the Hawaiian Leilani, 'heavenly flowers; royal child' (lei, 'garland of flowers,' with lani, 'heaven; sky; royal'). As spelled Leiloni it is an American coinage, so the route is honestly noted as a step away from the Hawaiian original.

U.S. rank (2023)#10793 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 456

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Leiloni stands one step from the Hawaiian Leilani, 'heavenly flowers; royal child.' The Hawaiian elements are genuine; the -loni spelling is a modern American variation, and we note that honestly rather than claim a separate root. Rare in the U.S. (said 'lay-LOH-nee').

It appears only recently and very rarely. Newly emerging, floral, and airy.

Did you know? Leiloni respells the Hawaiian Leilani — lei, a garland of flowers, plus lani, 'heaven; sky' — so the sense of 'heavenly flowers' travels with it, though the spelling itself is an American coinage, which we note (said 'lay-LOH-nee').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Leiloni — Leilani respelling; Hawaiian lei + lani

Variations

LeilaniLeiloniLailoni

Nicknames

LeiLoni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leiloni mean?

Leiloni respells the Hawaiian Leilani, 'heavenly flowers' (lei, 'flower garland,' plus lani, 'heaven'). The spelling is modern, which we note.

How do you pronounce Leiloni?

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

Is Leiloni a boy or girl name?

Leiloni is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Leiloni?

Leiloni is very rare and newly emerging in the U.S.