Leilany
How to say it: lay-LAH-nee · /leɪˈlɑni/
Variant spelling of Leilani; from Hawaiian 'lei' (garland, child) and 'lani' (sky, heaven); meaning 'heavenly garland'.
Leilany was the 52nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 407 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 | 407 |
| 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, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Leilany belongs almost wholly to recent decades and peaked in the 2020s. At its peak today, growth seems likely to continue.
What goes with it
Gentle and flowing in soft sounds, Leilany carries a sky and light quality rooted in nature. Amaya pairs beautifully alongside it.
Nicknames
- Lei
- Lani
- Leila
Honouring a Leilany in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Leilany is about 1 in 28.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #999 for girls in 2025.
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