Rising since 1988, #60 for girls today.
Popularity of Leilani since 1917
Babies named Leilani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 56 |
| 1930s | 345 |
| 1940s | 810 |
| 1950s | 713 |
| 1960s | 1,011 |
| 1970s | 1,315 |
| 1980s | 1,654 |
| 1990s | 2,166 |
| 2000s | 9,261 |
| 2010s | 18,160 |
| 2020s | 20,964 |
Meaning & origin
Leilani has been in use since at least 1917, when it first appeared in U.S. records. In 2025, it reached its peak rank of 60th, with a 1-in-424 incidence. The name has been rising steadily since 1988, reflecting growing interest in Hawaiian-inspired names. Leilani is most popular in New Mexico, Hawaii, and Delaware, states with diverse cultural influences. Its lyrical sound and evocative meaning contribute to its enduring appeal, blending natural imagery with a sense of royalty.
Leilani is a Hawaiian name composed of the elements lei, meaning "flower wreath" or "child," and lani, meaning "heaven" or "sky." It can thus be interpreted as "heavenly flower" or "royal child." The name gained popularity outside Hawaii in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, and has been steadily rising in use since the 1980s.
Where Leilani is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Leilani” around the world
Where Leilani lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
New Zealand
29
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lei, Lani, Leila, Laila
Sibling names for Leilani
Names that share Leilani's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Kai, Malia, Nalani, Anuhea, Moana, Ailani, Alani, Anela, Kaia, Kailani, Kalani, Kalia, Kaylani, Keilani, Kiana, Lani, Malani, Vianca, Eliyanah, Jaylani, Kaelani, Kahlani, Kahlia, Kailany, Kaili, Kalei, Kalena, Kelani, Keona, Kiani, Luana, Maile, Meilani, Nahomi, Nailea, Noelani, Tiare, Aariah, Ailana, Ailanny, Alika, Aloha, Anaia, Analea, Aolani, Aulani, Calani, Daviana, Daylani, Ehlani, Giavana, Halia, Hina, Ivyanna, Jabria, Jehlani, Jolina, Kaiulani, Kaliana, Kalianna, Kaloni, Kanani, Kania, Keala, Kealani, Keani, Keilana, Keilany, Keyani, Keylani, Kylani, Lalani, Lanai, Leiani, Maelani, Maeli, Mahealani, Mahina, Maika, Mailee, Malie, Maloni, Mele, Miamor, Miasia, Nailani, Normani, Ohana, Reyanna, Tehani, Ulani, Wenonah, Adanya, Ahlani, Ahniyah, Alanii, Alazay, Aliani, Aliany, Analeya, Anani, Caylani, Chania, Dalaya, Dayanira, Deylani, Eloni, Eyanna, Halea, Halona, Hanalei, Itzayanna, Jemiah, Jinora, Jonika, Kahealani, Kaiana, Kailana, Kailoni, Kaina, Kalaysia, Kamaile, Kamalani, Kamea, Kawena, Kayomi, Keimani, Keyari, Khamiyah, Khiana, Kilani, Kohana, Laelani, Lahela, Laiana, Lailoni, Lanika, Lanitra, Laveah, Lehua, Lilinoe, Mahlani, Mailani, Maili, Malahni, Maleaha, Maleeya, Maleni, Malu, Maylani, Meleana, Mialani, Namaari, Nanea, Neilani, Neylani, Nohea, Olina, Saraiyah, Shayana, Zarayah, Zaylani, Ziomara, Aireonna, Allani, Kalanie, Karalina, Kaylanii, Kuuipo, Adreena, Ailanie, Ailanni, Ailanys, Amariyana, Annalei, Anori, Ariannie, Arijana, Cahlani, Daelani, Dejana, Deveah, Eilani, Elahni, Halani, Halei, Healani, Hiilani, Hilinai, Hokulani, Iolana, Iolani, Iwalani, Jolani, Joleah, Kaena, Kaijah, Kailanie, Kailanni, Kaileena, Kailena, Kalanii, Kalany, Kamalei, Kaylahni, Kayliani, Kealohilani, Kehaulani, Keomi, Keyuna, Khailani, Khaylani, Laiani, Laloni, Leeani, Leilahni, Leilene, Lilyauna, Lokelani, Lulani, Maiana, Malaka, Malanii, Malita, Milahni, Mililani, Milliani, Moani, Nahlani, Nalany, Naloni, Nohealani, Nolani, Omani, Pele, Pualani, Raelani, Roselani, Samaia, Sanoe, Shantai, Taimane, Tamaka, Taneia, Taylani, Taziyah, Teuila, Tiamarie, Tonga, Uilani, Yeilani, Yolani, Yulani, Zariana, Zhanae
Brothers: Koa, Keanu, Noa, Makoa, Ikaika, Makai, Adarius, Jionni, Kainoa, Kaleo, Kekoa, Keoni, Makaio, Nakoa, Alakai, Chayanne, Jomari, Kaimana, Kainalu, Kaipo, Kanai, Kani, Kanoa, Kaveon, Kawika, Keoki, Keola, Keone, Kimo, Kona, Matai, Maui, Miklo, Nainoa, Akoni, Cyaire, Dajaun, Jhacari, Johntae, Kaeo, Kahiau, Kaikoa, Kaimani, Kamilo, Kamuela, Kapono, Keahi, Kealii, Makana, Makani, Malosi, Melquan, Nalu, Ramari, Tavita, Jailan, Alekai, Aleki, Alikai, Aukai, Jaeveon, Kanaloa, Kaulana, Keawe, Kelii, Leilan, Lopaka, Terrius, Zaivion
Names like Leilani
Names whose popularity has moved with Leilani's over the last 50 years.
