Leilani
Leilani is a girl's name of Hawaiian origin.
Meaning
Heavenly flowers or royal garland.
Origin and history
Leilani is a traditional Hawaiian given name composed of elements meaning flower or garland and heaven or royal. It has seen a major rise in popularity in the United States in the 21st century, becoming a top 100 name for girls. Its soft, melodic vowels make it widely appealing across many regions.
Popularity in the United States
56,466 babies in the United States have been named Leilani since 1880. It ranks #542 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #65.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.8 %)
- TX (12.8 %)
- FL (7.3 %)
- NY (4.7 %)
- IL (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 56 |
| 1930-1940 | 345 |
| 1940-1950 | 810 |
| 1950-1960 | 713 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,011 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,315 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,654 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,166 |
| 2000-2010 | 9,261 |
| 2010-2019 | 18,160 |
| 2020-2029 | 20,964 |
Famous people named Leilani
- Leilani Mitchell: Athlete, Basketball player
Nicknames
Lani, Lei
Fun facts
- In Hawaiian, 'lei' means garland or child, while 'lani' means heavenly or royal, giving the name a highly exalted meaning.
- Although traditionally root in Hawaiian culture, Leilani has rapidly climbed the main U.S. charts to rank in the top 100 for girls in recent years.