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Reilani

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Pronounced ray-LAH-nee /reɪˈlɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: A modern name built on the Hawaiian element lani, 'sky; heaven; royal', which appears in Leilani ('heavenly flowers') and Kalani. Reilani is not a traditional Hawaiian name but a coinage on the pattern, which we flag; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A Hawaiian-style coinage: Reilani uses lani, 'sky; heaven' (said 'ray-LAH-nee'). Not a traditional Hawaiian name, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Hawaiian
MeaningA modern name built on the Hawaiian element lani, 'sky; heaven; royal', which appears in Leilani ('heavenly flowers') and Kalani. Reilani is not a traditional Hawaiian name but a coinage on the pattern, which we flag; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#13123 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 18

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420162024

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

Reilani is a modern coinage on the Hawaiian pattern, built around lani, 'sky; heaven; royal'. Traditional names like Leilani and Kalani use the same element. Reilani itself is not traditional Hawaiian, and the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'ray-LAH-nee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, island-styled, and lyrical.

Did you know? Lani means 'sky' or 'heaven' in Hawaiian and appears in Leilani and Kalani — Reilani borrows that ending without being a traditional Hawaiian name.
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Reilani — Hawaiian element lani, 'sky; heaven'; coinage on the Leilani pattern

Variations

RaylaniLeilaniRylani

Nicknames

ReiLaniRae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reilani mean?

Reilani is a modern coinage built on Hawaiian lani, 'sky; heaven'. It is not a traditional Hawaiian name, which we note.

How do you pronounce Reilani?

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

Is Reilani a boy or girl name?

Reilani is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Reilani?

Reilani is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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