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Lilani

♀ Girl

Pronounced lih-LAH-nee /lɪˈlɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: A trimmed form of Leilani (Hawaiian, 'heavenly flowers; royal child'), keeping the -lani element ('heaven; sky; royal'). Soft and sunny.Low

In 30 seconds: A sunny Hawaiian-rooted name: Lilani echoes Leilani, 'heavenly flowers' (said 'lih-LAH-nee'). Soft and bright.
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Origin LowHawaiian
MeaningA trimmed form of Leilani (Hawaiian, 'heavenly flowers; royal child'), keeping the -lani element ('heaven; sky; royal'). Soft and sunny.
U.S. rank (2024)#16611 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 49

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920092024

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

Lilani reads as a shorter Leilani, from Hawaiian roots meaning 'heavenly flowers,' with -lani ('heaven'). It carries a bright island warmth — rare in the U.S. (said 'lih-LAH-nee').

It appears only rarely, alongside the more common Leilani. Rare, sunny, and soft.

Did you know? Lilani is a trimmed form of Leilani ('heavenly flowers'), keeping the Hawaiian -lani ('heaven; sky; royal') — a soft, sunny name with an island lilt (said 'lih-LAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Lilani — Leilani form; Hawaiian '-lani'

Variations

LeilaniLilanieLelani

Nicknames

LaniLili

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If you like Lilani…

Leilani— the name it trims
Lani— the Hawaiian -lani element
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lilani mean?

Lilani is a form of Leilani (Hawaiian, 'heavenly flowers'), keeping the -lani element ('heaven; sky').

How do you pronounce Lilani?

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

Is Lilani a boy or girl name?

Lilani is a girl's name.

How popular is Lilani?

Lilani is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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