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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Heavenly garland of flowers, with a royal connotation
- Origin
- Hawaiian
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- lay-LAH-nee
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
lay-LAH-neeIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Leilani mean?
Heavenly garland of flowers, with a royal connotation. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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