Leylani
Leylani is a girl's name of Hawaiian origin.
Meaning
Heavenly lei, royal child, or heavenly flowers.
Origin and history
Leylani is a modern American spelling variation of the traditional Hawaiian name Lani or Leilani. It combines the Hawaiian elements for heavenly flowers or royal child, derived from 'lei' (garland/child) and 'lani' (heaven/sky). The name has seen a notable increase in popularity in the United States in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,615 babies in the United States have been named Leylani since 1880. It ranks #3454 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1012.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.4 %)
- TX (24.3 %)
- FL (9.5 %)
- IL (8 %)
- NY (6.9 %)
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 | 7 |
| 2000-2010 | 309 |
| 2010-2019 | 933 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,366 |
Nicknames
Lani, Ley
Fun facts
- Leylani is a modern phonetic spelling variant of the classic Hawaiian name Leilani.
- More than half of all recorded U.S. births for Leylani have occurred since 2020.