US Popularity:168
Origin:Hawaiian
Meaning:heavenly lei or royal child of heaven
Baby Leilani will expect the red carpet treatment, and for good reason. This Hawaiian girl's name means "royal child of heaven" and "heavenly lei." It comes from the words lei, meaning "flowers," and lani, meaning "of the sky or heavens." In Hawaiian culture, a lei is a floral garland and is a symbol of love, friendship, peace, or honor. Traditionally, leis were used by Native Hawaiians to signify their ranks and royalty. This name will let you embrace your culture while you let baby know how important she is to you.

Common Nicknames for Leilani

What’s not to like about the name Leilani? We love that it has super-sweet nicknames—and you can find them all below! Whether you’re searching for something soft or playful—or just plain adorable!—you’re going to love the nickname ideas we’ve rounded up for your little one. Take a look at our list of some of the common and cute alternatives for Leilani

How Popular Is The Name Leilani?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Leilani is currently #388 on The Bump
Girl:Leilani is currently #277 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Leilani is currently #168 in U.S. births
Girl:Leilani is currently #61 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#61
in 2023
- 2
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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