Rising since 2011, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Leilahni since 2006
Babies named Leilahni per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 39 |
| 2020s | 91 |
Meaning & origin
Leilahni is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2006, a time when creatively spelled names ending in -ni were gaining traction. It reached its highest rank of 7,133 in 2023, with a popularity of roughly 1 in every 107,151 births that year, and has been rising in usage since 2011. The name does not have a single clear etymology but is likely a blend of the popular Hawaiian-derived Leilani and the sound of Lani or Lahni. Its style fits within the broader category of melodic, feminine names that emphasize lightness and flow. Leilahni has yet to appear in any top-state rankings, suggesting its use is scattered nationwide rather than concentrated regionally.
Leilahni is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 2006. It appears to be a blend or respelling of the Hawaiian-influenced name Leilani (meaning 'heavenly flower' or 'royal child') and the suffix -ahni found in names like Lani. Its rise in use reflects a broader trend of elaborating popular names with melodic sounds.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lei, Lani, Leila, Nia
Sibling names for Leilahni
Names that share Leilahni's style, for a brother or sister.
