Laylani Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Laylani is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Laylani?
Laylani is spelled L-A-Y-L-A-N-I. The name has 7 letters.
Laylani at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- The name “Laylani” may derive from elements meaning “night” and “heavenly” or “sky” in certain Semitic languages.
- Origin
- Laylani may derive from Arabic roots, incorporating “layl” meaning “night” combined with a suffix that can imply a celestial or ethereal quality.
- Pronunciation
- lay-LAH-nee · 3 syllables
Laylani Popularity in 2025
Rank#768
Recorded Births353
- Girls usage rose 158 places to #768 and recorded 67 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Laylani Mean?
The name “Laylani” may derive from elements meaning “night” and “heavenly” or “sky” in certain Semitic languages.
Origin: Laylani may derive from Arabic roots, incorporating “layl” meaning “night” combined with a suffix that can imply a celestial or ethereal quality.
How Do You Pronounce Laylani?
Pronunciationlay-LAH-nee
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Laylani?
- History
- The usage of “Laylani” as a personal name has been noted principally in contemporary times, reflecting modern naming trends drawing upon Arabic linguistic elements.
Laylani Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 353 | #768 |
| 2024 | Girls | 286 | #926 |
| 2023 | Girls | 287 | #923 |
| 2022 | Girls | 287 | #946 |
| 2021 | Girls | 240 | #1,051 |
| 2020 | Girls | 255 | #1,000 |
| 2019 | Girls | 204 | #1,170 |
| 2018 | Girls | 149 | #1,474 |
| 2017 | Girls | 178 | #1,311 |
| 2016 | Girls | 136 | #1,614 |
| 2015 | Girls | 109 | #1,872 |
| 2014 | Girls | 115 | #1,781 |
| 2013 | Girls | 81 | #2,279 |
| 2012 | Girls | 85 | #2,205 |
| 2011 | Girls | 77 | #2,395 |
| 2010 | Girls | 60 | #2,870 |
| 2009 | Girls | 48 | #3,409 |
| 2008 | Girls | 54 | #3,120 |
| 2007 | Girls | 43 | #3,721 |
| 2006 | Girls | 48 | #3,368 |
| 2005 | Girls | 25 | #5,113 |
| 2004 | Girls | 24 | #5,208 |
| 2003 | Girls | 14 | #7,580 |
| 2002 | Girls | 6 | #13,595 |
When Was Laylani Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
353 recorded births
National rank #768
2023 · Girls
287 recorded births
National rank #923
2022 · Girls
287 recorded births
National rank #946
2024 · Girls
286 recorded births
National rank #926
Where Laylani Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #296 | 5 |
| SC | #519 | 9 |
| IL | #575 | 17 |
| CA | #601 | 53 |
| UT | #605 | 6 |
| VA | #606 | 12 |
| NY | #628 | 26 |
| GA | #645 | 16 |