Rising since 1989, #694 for girls today.
Popularity of Leilany since 1989
Babies named Leilany per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 95 |
| 2000s | 850 |
| 2010s | 1,740 |
| 2020s | 2,276 |
Meaning & origin
Leilany is a modern girls' name that first appeared on U.S. naming records in 1989, and has been steadily rising in popularity. As of 2025, it ranks 694th, with about 1 in 3,949 baby girls receiving the name. Its peak year so far was 2022. The name is particularly favored in New Mexico, Nevada, and Colorado. Leilany is most likely a creative variant of Leilani, a Hawaiian name meaning 'heavenly flower,' or a blend of popular elements. Its recent rise reflects the trend for lyrical, vowel-rich names ending in 'ee' sounds. While its exact etymology is uncertain, the name has carved out a distinct identity among modern American names.
Leilany first appeared in U.S. naming records in the late 1980s. It is likely a creative respelling or elaboration of Leilani, a Hawaiian name meaning 'heavenly flower,' or a blend of the popular name Layla with the trendy suffix -nee. The name has no ancient roots and is considered a modern coinage.
Where Leilany is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Leilany” around the world
Where Leilany lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lei, Lani, Leila
Sibling names for Leilany
Names that share Leilany's style, for a brother or sister.
