Leilani
How to say it: lay-LAH-nee · /leɪˈlɑni/
Heavenly flower; from Hawaiian 'lei' (flower garland) + 'lani' (heaven, sky, royal).
Leilani was the 52nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 3,792 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.2-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #24 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #52 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 3,792 |
| Share of births | 1 in 657 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.2 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #24 |
| In France, 2025 | #999 among girls’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily, Leilani found its best showing in the 2020s. At its peak now, more growth is on the horizon.
What goes with it
Soft all through with a flowing lilt, Leilani feels tender and close to nature. Lani is a sweet short form and Malia echoes its music.
Middle names that flow with Leilani →
Nicknames
- Lei
- Lani
Honouring a Leilani in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Leilani is about 1 in 28.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #999 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Leilani
- Leilani Sarelle (born 1966)Actress from the United States
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