Laylani
Laylani is a girl's name of Hawaiian origin.
Meaning
Heavenly flower, royal wreath, or child of the sky.
Origin and history
Laylani is a modern variant spelling of the Hawaiian name Leilani, combined with influences from names like Layla. It retains the poetic Hawaiian meaning related to heavenly flowers or royal garlands. The name has seen a noticeable rise in popularity in the United States in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
3,184 babies in the United States have been named Laylani since 1880. It ranks #3151 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #885.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.9 %)
- TX (13.1 %)
- FL (10.6 %)
- NY (8.7 %)
- IL (7.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 282 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,194 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,708 |
Nicknames
Lani, Layla, Lala
Fun facts
- Laylani is a modern phonetic adaptation of the traditional Hawaiian name Leilani, blending Hawaiian elements with the popular prefix Lay-.
- Over half of all published U.S. birth records for the name Laylani have occurred since 2020.