Leilany
Leilany is a girl's name of Hawaiian origin.
Meaning
Heavenly flowers or royal garland.
Origin and history
Leilany is a modern spelling variant of the Hawaiian name Leilani, composed of elements meaning 'heavenly flowers' or 'royal child'. It has seen growing popularity in the United States in recent years as parents favor names with soft, melodic vocalic endings. Though modern in its specific spelling, it carries deep roots in Hawaiian tradition.
Popularity in the United States
4,966 babies in the United States have been named Leilany since 1880. It ranks #2477 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #720.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30 %)
- TX (22.8 %)
- FL (7.3 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
- AZ (6 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 95 |
| 2000-2010 | 850 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,740 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,276 |
Nicknames
Lani, Lei
Fun facts
- Leilany is an alternative phonetic spelling of the classic Hawaiian name Leilani.
- Nearly half of all U.S. births recorded for this spelling have occurred since 2020.