Leilani

At a Glance: Name: Leilani – Meaning: heavenly garland of flowers, with a royal connotation – Origin: Hawaiian – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: lay-LAH-nee

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Leilani is a Hawaiian name meaning "heavenly garland of flowers," with a royal connotation, pronounced lay-LAH-nee (IPA /leɪˈlɑːni/). It has a classic feel while carrying the international character of its Hawaiian roots. If you want a name with a specific, explainable meaning for your daughter, Leilani gives you both the flowers and the royal connotation to point to.

Meaning & Origin of Leilani

Meaning: Heavenly garland of flowers, with a royal connotation.

Origin: Hawaiian.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Leilani

Phonetic: lay-LAH-nee   IPA: /leɪˈlɑːni/

Popularity of Leilani

Leilani hit its highest point in 2022, ranking #59 with 3,866 girls given the name; by 2024 it had settled to #66, with 3,354 girls named Leilani.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1917–2024.

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Derived from shared style, era, and origin data (or, for names we have no style data for, a similar Social Security popularity trajectory) — not a hand-picked list.

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FAQ

What does the name Leilani mean?

Heavenly garland of flowers, with a royal connotation. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Leilani)

How do you pronounce Leilani?

Leilani is pronounced lay-LAH-nee (IPA: /leɪˈlɑːni/).

Is Leilani a popular name right now?

Leilani is near its all-time peak (#59 in 2022), ranked #66 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1917–2024.)

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