Lailani
Lailani is a girl's name of Hawaiian origin.
Meaning
Heavenly lei or royal flowers.
Origin and history
Lailani is a variant spelling of the Hawaiian name Leilani, which means 'heavenly lei' or 'royal child'. The name has seen growing popularity in the United States in recent years as a soft, rhythmic choice. Its usage reflects a broader trend of adopting melodious Pacific-inspired names.
Popularity in the United States
2,629 babies in the United States have been named Lailani since 1880. It ranks #3444 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1142.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.3 %)
- FL (14.3 %)
- TX (13.6 %)
- GA (7.4 %)
- NY (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 16 |
| 1980-1990 | 21 |
| 1990-2000 | 62 |
| 2000-2010 | 442 |
| 2010-2019 | 975 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,113 |
Nicknames
Lani, Lai
Fun facts
- Lailani is an alternative spelling of the widely popular Hawaiian name Leilani, reflecting the phonetic element 'lai'.
- The majority of U.S. record births for Lailani have occurred in the 21st century.