Leilani Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Girl Names Like Leilani

Leilani Name Origin: Polynesian
Pronunciation: lay-lah-nee
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Leilani Name Meaning

The name Leilani is of Hawaiian origin, and it translates to “heavenly flowers” or “royal child.” It’s a beautiful and unique name that evokes images of tropical paradise and the beauty of nature.

Origins of the Name Leilani

Leilani is a traditional Hawaiian name, and it has been used for centuries in the islands. The name has its roots in the Hawaiian culture and language, where it holds a special significance. In Hawaiian culture, names are often chosen based on their meaning, and Leilani is no exception. The name is a combination of the words “lei,” meaning flower, and “lani,” meaning heavenly or royal. This gives the name a meaning of “heavenly flowers” or “royal child,” which is quite fitting for a girl’s name.

Popularity of the Name Leilani

Leilani didn’t become a popular name in the mainland United States until the early 20th century. The name gained popularity after the release of the movie “Hawaii,” which was released in 1966. The movie was a box office hit and helped to increase interest in Hawaiian culture and names.

Since then, the name Leilani has been steadily climbing the popularity charts. It’s a unique and exotic name that sets your daughter apart from the rest. It’s a name that has a special significance and meaning, making it a great choice for any parents who are looking for something a little different.

Name Leilani Today

Today, Leilani is a popular name for girls, and it has been appearing in the top 1,000 names for girls in the United States for the past few decades. It’s a name that is both unique and beautiful, making it a great choice for parents who want a name that stands out.

Leilani is a name that conjures up images of tropical paradise and the beauty of nature. It’s a name that is both exotic and meaningful, making it a great choice for any parent looking for a unique and special name for their daughter.

Final Thoughts on the Name Leilani

Leilani is a name that has a rich history, deep meaning, and a tropical touch. It’s a name that has stood the test of time and continues to be a popular choice for parents looking for something unique and special for their daughters. With a meaning that reflects the heavenly and royal, it’s a name that will set your little one apart and make her feel like a true princess. So, if you’re looking for a name that is as exotic and beautiful as a tropical paradise, Leilani just might be the perfect choice for your little girl.

Leilani Name Popularity

How popular is the name Leilani? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	—	0	0%
1912	—	0	0%
1913	—	0	0%
1914	—	0	0%
1915	—	0	0%
1916	—	0	0%
1917	—	0	0%
1918	—	0	0%
1919	1,557	5	0.0005%
1920	—	0	0%
1921	1,700	5	0.0004%
1922	1,393	8	0.0007%
1923	1,604	5	0.0004%
1924	1,452	8	0.0007%
1925	1,371	9	0.0008%
1926	—	0	0%
1927	—	0	0%
1928	—	0	0%
1929	1,345	8	0.0008%
1930	1,353	7	0.0007%
1931	1,105	14	0.0014%
1932	1,319	7	0.0007%
1933	1,411	6	0.0006%
1934	1,247	9	0.0009%
1935	—	0	0%
1936	1,460	5	0.0005%
1937	698	54	0.0055%
1938	684	60	0.0059%
1939	674	60	0.0059%
1940	750	47	0.0044%
1941	842	39	0.0035%
1942	788	51	0.004%
1943	811	50	0.0038%
1944	882	36	0.0029%
1945	858	39	0.0032%
1946	1,053	28	0.0019%
1947	1,015	37	0.0022%
1948	1,007	37	0.0023%
1949	995	40	0.0025%
1950	972	46	0.0029%
1951	1,026	40	0.0024%
1952	1,075	36	0.0021%
1953	1,208	26	0.0015%
1954	1,254	25	0.0014%
1955	1,160	33	0.0018%
1956	1,176	37	0.002%
1957	1,113	45	0.0023%
1958	1,078	51	0.0027%
1959	1,114	47	0.0025%
1960	1,270	34	0.0018%
1961	1,134	51	0.0027%
1962	1,035	62	0.0034%
1963	1,150	46	0.0026%
1964	1,168	45	0.0026%
1965	1,184	39	0.0024%
1966	1,126	44	0.0028%
1967	952	68	0.0045%
1968	957	67	0.0045%
1969	948	78	0.0051%
1970	986	76	0.0048%
1971	973	81	0.0054%
1972	1,108	55	0.004%
1973	920	86	0.0066%
1974	925	85	0.0065%
1975	1,078	61	0.0047%
1976	926	90	0.007%
1977	968	91	0.0068%
1978	878	112	0.0083%
1979	929	109	0.0077%
1980	783	152	0.0104%
1981	783	156	0.0106%
1982	890	119	0.008%
1983	853	125	0.0085%
1984	993	93	0.0063%
1985	965	104	0.0069%
1986	922	121	0.008%
1987	1,001	103	0.0067%
1988	1,048	101	0.0065%
1989	1,057	111	0.0069%
1990	1,044	123	0.0074%
1991	1,070	121	0.0074%
1992	1,130	108	0.0068%
1993	910	160	0.0103%
1994	948	150	0.0098%
1995	1,044	126	0.0084%
1996	992	140	0.0094%
1997	764	226	0.0153%
1998	743	246	0.0164%
1999	667	298	0.0199%
2000	528	457	0.0299%
2001	481	539	0.0358%
2002	440	620	0.0414%
2003	355	833	0.0548%
2004	343	900	0.059%
2005	337	912	0.0596%
2006	309	1,030	0.0658%
2007	286	1,157	0.0733%
2008	275	1,204	0.0779%
2009	264	1,204	0.0806%
2010	266	1,198	0.0831%
2011	240	1,282	0.09%
2012	221	1,384	0.0971%
2013	226	1,365	0.0959%
2014	215	1,509	0.1036%
2015	175	1,782	0.1225%
2016	157	1,933	0.1341%
2017	129	2,240	0.1605%
2018	118	2,483	0.1807%
2019	106	2,671	0.1973%
2020	91	2,817	0.2213%
2021	64	3,273	0.2677%
2022	59	3,823	0.2898%

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Data via SSA.gov.

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What names are variants of Leilani?

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Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Lalani	Heavenly lei; royal child of heaven	Polynesian

What names sound like Leilani?

If you like how Leilani sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Leilani.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Leoline	Lion man	Greek
Lilian	Lily	Latin
Liliana	Lily flower	English
Liliane	Lily	Latin
Lilyan	Lily	Latin
Lilyann	Lily	Latin

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Siblings of Leilani

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Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Oliver	Olive tree	English
Preston	Priest's town	English

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12 Comments

Alexandra Oct 22 at 7:52 pm

I just loved the name. It meant garland of flowers and just embodied to me the feeling of nature, flowers, peace, love and joy. Everything my daughters soul is! My only complaint is because it is Hawaiian people complain about her name being combined with our German last name. But I still love our choice and her name is as beautiful as she is

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Kaleel Lazear Asiel Bey Oct 16 at 9:10 am

My beautiful granddaughters name is Journey Leilani. Born on March 14th; the same day as my own daughter Jessicah Davianna Raquelle (meaning: A Beloved Observer).
The name Leilani is befitting for my granddaughter, who has the most prettiest and purest crystal green eyes I’ve ever seen. As far as I know she is the very first in my family to have green eyes. All of our eyes are brown.
She is truly indeed the epitomy of a heavenly flower and royal princess!
She is also number 12 (the number of pillar and strength or government) of my grandchildren.
The Universe has truly smiled upon me, as well as this entire world through the name “Leilani”!

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Rosa Mar 20 at 5:00 am

One day we were brainstorming girl names and the name Leilani got brought up. This was before we even had children. My husband and I have always loved the name Leilani. We love the sound of it and it’s beautiful meaning. Leilani is from Hawaiian origin and it means “heavenly flower” and it also means “royal child”. We always agreed that if we ever had a little girl, we would name her Leilani. After having 2 boys we were so happy to have our princess and give her the beautiful name we’ve always wanted. It suits her perfectly.

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Londyn Nov 30 at 11:45 am

My boyfriend and I chose the name Leilani because it means heavenly flower.

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Cyleste Oct 22 at 4:08 pm

Just loved how it rolled off the tounge and so beautiful and unique. I don’t know very many leilani’s and thought it was just perfect

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Leilani Mar 29 at 8:13 am

My husband’s name and mine start with the L so we both decided to name our first born with a nice name that also started with an L. Leilani is a Hawaiian name which means heavenly child. Or biblically it means heavenly blossoms. Our baby girl is a gift that blossomed into our life and we are blessed!

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Leilani Aug 10 at 2:51 pm

My name starts with L which is Lydiah and I thought Leilani will be perfect for my princess ?

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Michelle Aug 31 at 10:01 pm

Her father’s name is Leonada. I wanted to pick a name that began with “L” but did want anything common. Leilani is perfect for her.

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Lorena Apr 5 at 11:06 am

I just love that is unique and not very common

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Carmia Aug 21 at 6:46 pm

Well her dad’s name starts with a “L” and mines with a “C” so I was looking for something that also started with a L or C.. I came across Leilani and thought it was a beautiful name and I also liked what it meant. It means “heavenly flowers ” & “royal child”. I felt it was a perfect fit for my baby. My oldest daughter name is Angelisha Ebony and it means “black angel”. My boys Jonathan and Jalen.

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Leilani Aug 16 at 3:31 pm

Liked name through a book

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Clarissa Jul 18 at 11:24 am

We lost our first daughter to an infection preterm at 19-20 weeks gestation. So our second pregnancy was a BIG DEAL, for good and bad reasons.
However, when we went for our 20 week ultrasound appointment, I thought to myself: “I’m pretty sure we’re having a boy” (I had multiple dreams of having a boy when I first became pregnant), but if we have a girl I want Jonathan (my husband) to name her.
While we waited in the waiting room to get our ultrasound, my husband asked me: “If we have a girl, can I name her?” I said, “Sure. Do you have any names in mind?” He said “Leilani Valencia Giles” (her middle name is my mother-in-law’s name).
I said “That’s a pretty name! I wonder what Leilani means”.
Come to find out it means “Heavenly flowers l” and “Royal child”, which I felt was so appropriate for our family. “Valencia” means strength. She’s a gift from God! ?

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