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Leinani

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Pronounced lay-NAH-nee /leɪˈnɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Hawaiian — lei, 'a flower garland/a child', + nani, 'beautiful/glory', hence 'a beautiful lei; a beautiful child'Low

In 30 seconds: A beautiful lei/child: Leinani is Hawaiian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'lay-NAH-nee').
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Origin LowHawaiian
MeaningFrom the Hawaiian — lei, 'a flower garland/a child', + nani, 'beautiful/glory', hence 'a beautiful lei; a beautiful child'
U.S. rank (2024)#9928 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 139

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819752024

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

Leinani comes from the Hawaiian — lei, 'a flower garland/a child', + nani, 'beautiful/glory', hence 'a beautiful lei; a beautiful child'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'lay-NAH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian families. Rare, a-beautiful-lei at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Leinani joins the Hawaiian lei ('a flower garland/child') and nani ('beautiful'), hence 'a beautiful lei; a beautiful child' — a lyrical, classic name (said 'lay-NAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Leinani — Hawaiian etymology

Variations

LeinanyLehinani

Nicknames

Nani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leinani mean?

Leinani is Hawaiian for 'a beautiful lei; a beautiful child' (lei + nani).

How do you pronounce Leinani?

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

Is Leinani a boy or girl name?

Leinani is a girl's name.

How popular is Leinani?

Leinani is a very rare name in the U.S.

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